sponsor
sponsor — 名詞
- sponsorsingular
- sponsorsplural
1. a person, company, or organization that provides money to support another person
贊助者
提供資金支持個人或活動的個人或公司
a person, company, or organization that provides money to support another person, an event, or an activity, often in exchange for public recognition
The museum's main sponsor is a foundation that supports the arts in Asia.
這間博物館的主要贊助商是一個支持亞洲藝術的基金會。
collocation: main sponsor
Kenji found a sponsor to pay for his design course at a school in Tokyo.
Kenji 找到一位贊助者，資助他在東京的學校修讀設計課程。
All sponsors of the charity gala are thanked in the evening's programme.
所有慈善晚會的贊助商都會在晚會節目單上被感謝。
The local supermarket acted as the main sponsor for the summer festival.
當地超市擔任了夏日祭典的主要贊助商。
- backer
less formal, often for startups or creative projects
- patron
long-term supporter of the arts or cultural institutions, more formal
- benefactor
gives money without expecting anything in return, generous tone
- opponent
someone who actively works against a project or organization
用法筆記
For a company that pays for a sports event or sportsperson in return for advertising, see the related sense FINANCIAL SUPPORTER under the verb entry.
常見錯誤
2. someone who promises a donation when a participant completes a charity event lik
捐款人
承諾為慈善挑戰活動捐款的人
someone who promises a donation when a participant completes a charity event like a run, walk, or swim in support of a charitable purpose
Zola collected donations from her sponsors after finishing the ten-kilometre charity run.
Zola 跑完十公里的慈善路跑後，向她的捐款人收取了捐款。
Each sponsor signed a form promising to give a fixed amount per lap swum.
每位捐款人都簽了一張表格，承諾每游一圈就捐出一定金額。
pattern: each sponsor + verb
The children wrote thank-you letters to everyone who had been their sponsor for the school fundraiser.
孩子們寫了感謝信給每一位在學校募款活動中擔任他們捐款人的人。
David's sponsor form listed fifteen people who each pledged five dollars per kilometre.
David 的捐款人表格上列出了十五個人，每人承諾每公里捐五美元。
用法筆記
The money is typically collected only after the person completes the challenge. Often used with the phrase 'sponsor form' or 'sponsorship form.'
常見錯誤
3. a politician or lawmaker who writes a proposed new law (a bill) and works to gai
法案提案人
在議會提出法案並爭取支持的立法者
a politician or lawmaker who writes a proposed new law (a bill) and works to gain support for it in the legislative body
The sponsor of the bill answered questions from the other members of parliament.
該法案的提案人回答了其他國會議員提出的問題。
pattern: sponsor of [the] bill
As the main sponsor of the education reform law, Asher argued for its approval for several months.
作為教育改革法案的主要提案人，Asher 爭取了數個月才獲得通過。
The new climate bill has three sponsors from different political parties.
這項新的氣候法案有三名來自不同政黨的提案人。
The committee heard testimony from the sponsor of the proposed healthcare bill.
委員會聽取了醫療保健法案提案人的證詞。
- opponent
a legislator who votes or speaks against the bill
用法筆記
Frequently used in the context of parliamentary or congressional procedures. A sponsor may also be called the 'chief sponsor' if they are the lead proposer of the bill.
4. a person or organisation that accepts legal or financial responsibility for anot
擔保人
為他人行為或福利承擔正式責任的人或機構
a person or organisation that accepts legal or financial responsibility for another individual, for example by supporting their visa or residency application
The university acted as Rafael's sponsor for his student visa application.
這所大學擔任了 Rafael 的學生簽證申請擔保人。
collocation: act as sponsor for
An employer must be your sponsor if you apply for this type of work permit.
如果你申請這種工作許可證，必須有僱主作為你的擔保人。
The charity agreed to serve as a sponsor for the refugee family's resettlement process.
該慈善機構同意擔任這個難民家庭重新安置過程的擔保人。
Without a local sponsor, it is very difficult to obtain a work visa in this country.
如果沒有當地擔保人，要在這個國家取得工作簽證非常困難。
用法筆記
Common in immigration law: a sponsor guarantees financial support and legal responsibility for an applicant. The sponsor may have to cover costs if the person cannot support themselves.
5. someone who makes a solemn promise during a Christian baptism ceremony to help g
教父母
在基督教洗禮中承諾引導孩子信仰的人
someone who makes a solemn promise during a Christian baptism ceremony to help guide the religious and moral development of the child being baptised
Shirin asked her best friend to be the sponsor for her baby's baptism.
Shirin 請她最好的朋友擔任她嬰兒洗禮的代父母。
collocation: sponsor for baptism
The sponsor promised to guide the child in matters of faith and daily life.
這位代父母承諾在信仰和日常生活中引導這個孩子。
At the ceremony each sponsor stood beside the parents and made a promise to support the child.
在儀式中，每位代父母站在父母旁邊，承諾支持這個孩子。
用法筆記
In many Christian traditions the terms 'godparent' and 'sponsor' are used interchangeably, though 'sponsor' is preferred in some denominations such as Catholicism.
sponsor — 動詞
- sponsorpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sponsorshe / she / it
- sponsoredpast simple
- sponsoring-ing form
1. to give financial support for a person's studies, professional training, or a sp
資助
為教育、培訓或項目提供資金
to give financial support for a person's studies, professional training, or a specific project or programme, usually because you see it as worthwhile
The government sponsors talented students to study engineering at top universities abroad.
政府資助有才華的學生到國外頂尖大學攻讀工程學位。
pattern: sponsor + someone + to-infinitive
A local tech company sponsored a free coding class for teenagers last summer.
去年夏天，一家當地科技公司資助了一個免費的青少年程式編寫課程。
Élise's employer agreed to sponsor her training as a professional pastry chef.
Élise 的雇主同意資助她接受專業糕點師傅的培訓。
This research programme is sponsored by a foundation that funds medical innovation.
這項研究計劃由一個資助醫學創新的基金會所贊助。
文法句型
sponsor + noun phrase
be sponsored + by + noun
用法筆記
The subject is usually a company, organisation, or government body. When applied to individuals, the money typically covers tuition, living costs, or specific training fees.
常見錯誤
2. to cover the expenses of an event, performance, team, or athlete so that your co
贊助
為活動或運動員支付費用以換取廣告曝光
to cover the expenses of an event, performance, team, or athlete so that your company's name or products receive public exposure as advertising
A large sports brand has sponsored the city's annual marathon for five years.
一家大型運動品牌已經贊助本市年度馬拉松長跑長達五年。
collocation: sponsor + annual event
Dahlia's energy-drink company sponsors a young tennis player from Brazil.
Dahlia 的能量飲料公司贊助了一名來自巴西的年輕網球選手。
The concert was sponsored by a phone manufacturer whose logo appeared on all the posters.
這場音樂會由一家手機製造商贊助，其標誌出現在所有海報上。
Linh's favourite football team is sponsored by an international airline.
Linh 最喜歡的足球隊由一家國際航空公司贊助。
文法句型
sponsor + noun phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from the PAY FOR sense: here the sponsor's primary goal is advertising visibility, not educational or charitable support. The sponsored party is typically a public event, team, or athlete.
3. to commit to donating a sum to a person who undertakes a charity challenge, with
捐款贊助
按挑戰成果向慈善參與者捐款
to commit to donating a sum to a person who undertakes a charity challenge, with the amount calculated by how much they achieve — such as per kilometre run or per lap swum
Emre agreed to sponsor Greta for every kilometre she runs in the charity race.
Emre 同意每公里捐款給 Greta，贊助她參加慈善路跑。
pattern: sponsor someone for every [unit]
Stefan's colleagues sponsored his climb up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for clean water.
Stefan 的同事們捐款贊助他攀登吉力馬札羅山，為乾淨飲用水募款。
Would you sponsor me if I walked from London to Brighton for cancer research?
如果我從倫敦走到布萊頓為癌症研究募款，你願意捐款贊助我嗎？
The school principal sponsored each student who completed the sponsored readathon.
校長捐款贊助每一位完成閱讀挑戰賽的學生。
文法句型
sponsor + someone + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Especially common in British English for school fundraisers and charity challenges. The amount is often given 'per unit' (per mile, per lap, per hour) rather than as a fixed donation.
常見錯誤
4. to formally introduce a proposed new law (a bill) in a legislative body and work
提出（法案）
在立法機構正式提出法案
to formally introduce a proposed new law (a bill) in a legislative body and work to persuade others to support it
The senator sponsored a bill to reduce the amount of plastic waste in rivers and oceans.
這位參議員提出了一項減少河海塑膠垃圾量的法案。
collocation: sponsor a bill
Representatives from both parties sponsored the education funding act together last year.
來自兩黨的議員去年共同提出了教育經費法案。
Brian sponsored an amendment that would increase penalties for corporate pollution.
Brian 提出了一項修正案，旨在加重企業污染環境的罰則。
The bill was sponsored by a cross-party group of MPs who wanted to reform the healthcare system.
這項法案由一個跨黨派的國會議員小組提出，他們希望改革醫療保健制度。
- oppose
to work against a bill or amendment
文法句型
sponsor + bill / legislation / amendment
用法筆記
In parliamentary systems, the sponsor is the member who introduces the bill. Other members who add their names in support are 'co-sponsors.'
5. to arrange and provide support for formal discussions or negotiations between di
主辦；籌辦
安排並支持正式談話或協商
to arrange and provide support for formal discussions or negotiations between different groups, often acting as a neutral organiser
The United Nations sponsored peace talks between the two neighbouring countries.
聯合國主辦了兩個鄰國之間的和平談判。
collocation: sponsor peace talks
A neutral organisation sponsored discussions to resolve the long-running trade dispute.
一個中立機構籌辦了討論會，以解決長期的貿易爭端。
The conference on climate action was sponsored by an independent research institute.
這場氣候行動會議由一個獨立研究機構主辦。
The regional government sponsored a series of meetings between community leaders and local officials.
地方政府主辦了一系列社區領袖與地方官員之間的會議。
文法句型
sponsor + talks / discussions / negotiations
用法筆記
The sponsor here is typically a government body, international organisation, or neutral institution that both funds and convenes the talks. The goal is facilitating agreement, not commercial gain.
6. to officially accept legal or financial responsibility for someone, especially b
擔保
為他人簽證或居留承擔法律或財務責任
to officially accept legal or financial responsibility for someone, especially by supporting their application for a visa, residency, or membership
Kenji's tech company sponsored his work visa so he could join their team in Singapore.
Kenji 的科技公司擔保了他的工作簽證，讓他能加入新加坡的團隊。
The charity agreed to sponsor the refugee family's application for permanent residence.
該慈善機構同意擔保這個難民家庭的永久居留申請。
collocation: sponsor an application
Romi's application for a skilled worker visa was sponsored by a hospital in Toronto.
Romi 的技術勞工簽證申請由多倫多一家醫院擔保。
Adisa's brother in Germany sponsored his language course attendance for the visa process.
Adisa 在德國的哥哥擔保了他參加語言課程以辦理簽證。
- vouch for
less formal, can be used in non-legal contexts
- guarantee
stronger commitment, usually financial
- stand surety for
formal legal term
文法句型
sponsor + someone
be sponsored + by + someone
用法筆記
In immigration contexts, the sponsor must often provide a written guarantee and evidence of sufficient income to support the applicant if needed.
常見錯誤
7. to act as a godparent for someone at a Christian baptism ceremony, promising to
擔任教父母
在基督教洗禮中擔任代父母
to act as a godparent for someone at a Christian baptism ceremony, promising to help guide them in their religious and moral development
Sana asked her brother to sponsor her daughter at the baptism ceremony.
Sana 請她的哥哥在洗禮儀式中擔任女兒的教父。
collocation: sponsor [someone] at baptism
Christopher sponsored his nephew's baptism and promised to guide him in matters of faith.
Christopher 在侄子的洗禮中擔任教父，並承諾在信仰方面引導他。
The priest asked who had agreed to sponsor the child before the baptism began.
神父在洗禮開始前詢問誰已同意擔任這個孩子的教父母。
- godparent
the more widely used everyday term in English
- stand as godparent
phrasal expression, more descriptive
文法句型
sponsor + someone + at baptism
用法筆記
In Catholic and some Anglican traditions, the formal term at baptism is 'sponsor' rather than 'godparent,' though the two words are often used interchangeably in everyday speech.