sponsored
sponsored — 形容詞
- sponsoredpositive
- more sponsoredcomparative
- most sponsoredsuperlative
1. describes a fundraising event, for example a walk, swim, or run, in which partic
募款的
參與者募款舉辦的
describes a fundraising event, for example a walk, swim, or run, in which participants ask people to pledge money that will be paid only when the participant finishes the activity.
Salma took part in a sponsored swim at her local pool to raise money for the hospital.
Salma 在當地的游泳池參加了一場慈善游泳募款活動，為醫院籌錢。
collocation: sponsored swim / sponsored walk / sponsored run
The school organized a sponsored walk around the park to buy new books for the library.
學校在公園舉辦了一場慈善健行募款活動，為圖書館買新書。
Jisoo's company donated NT$50,000 to her sponsored run for cancer research.
Jisoo 的公司為她的癌症研究慈善路跑捐了五萬新臺幣。
Last year the sponsored silence event raised enough money to build a classroom.
去年的慈善靜默募款活動籌到了足夠的錢來蓋一間教室。
Olivia collected over NT$30,000 from friends for her sponsored bike ride across the city.
Olivia 為了她的城市慈善單車募款活動，向朋友募集了超過三萬新臺幣。
- charity
used in the same way before event nouns ('a charity walk'), but less specific about the pledge-collecting mechanism
文法句型
sponsored + noun (event/sports activity)
用法筆記
Used only before a noun — you say 'a sponsored walk' but NOT 'the walk was sponsored' with this adjective meaning (that would be the verb form). Commonly paired with active activity words: swim, walk, run, cycle, silence, read.
常見錯誤
sponsored — 名詞
1. a person who takes on the role of bringing someone forward for a Christian rite
引薦人
洗禮或頒獎中為他人作保者
a person who takes on the role of bringing someone forward for a Christian rite such as baptism or confirmation, promising to oversee their faith development; also, someone who formally puts forward a candidate receiving an honorary degree or special distinction.
Olivia's uncle served as her sponsor when she was baptized at the small village church.
Olivia 的叔叔在她於村中小教堂受洗時擔任她的擔保人。
sponsor for baptism / confirmation
The professor agreed to act as Reema's sponsor for the honorary degree ceremony at the university.
那位教授同意在大學的榮譽學位典禮上擔任 Reema 的推薦人。
At the confirmation service each teenager stood beside their sponsor and repeated the vows.
在堅信禮上，每個青少年都站在自己的擔保人身邊複誦誓言。
Ilan asked his aunt to be his sponsor for the community leadership award nomination.
Ilan 請他的姑姑擔任他社區領導獎提名的推薦人。
文法句型
someone's sponsor
sponsor for + person
用法筆記
In Catholic and many Protestant churches, a sponsor for baptism is also called a godparent. For confirmation, the sponsor is often the same person who sponsored the person's baptism. Outside religion, this sense overlaps with 'someone who recommends or vouches for another person'.
2. a person who agrees to take legal or financial responsibility for someone else,
擔保人
為移民負法律財務責任者
a person who agrees to take legal or financial responsibility for someone else, especially an immigrant who wants to enter or stay in a country, or a refugee who needs resettlement support.
Salma's cousin in Toronto agreed to be her financial sponsor for the visa application to Canada.
Salma 在多倫多的表弟同意擔任她加拿大簽證申請的財務擔保人。
financial sponsor for + visa / immigration
The church group found a sponsor for the refugee family arriving from Syria next month.
教會團體為下個月從敘利亞抵達的難民家庭找到了一位擔保人。
Without a sponsor Tendai could not complete the residency application forms for the government.
沒有擔保人，Tendai 就無法完成向政府提出的居留申請表格。
A sponsor must prove they have enough income to support the immigrant for at least one year.
擔保人必須證明自己有足夠的收入來支持移民至少一年的生活。
文法句型
sponsor for + person (immigrant, refugee)
用法筆記
In immigration contexts, the sponsor signs a legally binding agreement and may be required to repay the government if the sponsored person uses certain public benefits. This sense has a stronger financial-legal weight than the general 'supporter' meaning.
3. a person, company, or group that provides money to support an event, project, re
贊助者
提供資金支持活動或計畫者
a person, company, or group that provides money to support an event, project, research study, or activity, often receiving public recognition or advertising benefits in return.
The technology company became the main sponsor of the annual science fair at the community center.
那家科技公司成為社區中心年度科學展覽的主要贊助者。
main sponsor of + event
Several local businesses acted as sponsors for the community music festival in the park.
幾家在地企業擔任公園社區音樂節的贊助者。
Lotte's research project on clean energy received funding from a corporate sponsor based in Germany.
Lotte 的潔淨能源研究計畫獲得了一家德國企業贊助者的資金。
The sports team found a new sponsor after the old one ended its contract last season.
那支運動隊在上季舊贊助者終止合約後找到了新的贊助者。
Restaurant owner Felipe agreed to be a sponsor for the children's art workshop this summer.
餐廳老闆 Felipe 同意擔任今年夏天兒童藝術工作坊的贊助者。
文法句型
sponsor of + noun
main sponsor
corporate sponsor
用法筆記
This is the most common everyday meaning of 'sponsor'. In media and sports, sponsors often receive logo placement or on-air mentions in return for their funding. The relationship is commercial but also charitable, depending on context.
常見錯誤
4. a member of a legislature, such as a senator or representative, who formally put
提案人
提出法案的立法者
a member of a legislature, such as a senator or representative, who formally puts forward a proposed law and works to build support for its passage.
Senator Olivia Martinez was the lead sponsor of the education reform bill introduced last week.
Olivia Martinez 參議員是上週提出的教育改革法案的主要提案人。
lead sponsor of + bill (legislative context)
The environmental protection proposal has twelve co-sponsors from both major political parties.
這項環保提案有來自兩大政黨的十二位共同提案人。
As the main sponsor of the healthcare amendment, Representative Ilan Feldman gave a speech on the floor.
作為醫療保健修正案的主要提案人，Ilan Feldman 眾議員在議場發表了演說。
A bill with a single sponsor rarely passes; most successful laws have broad support across party lines.
只有單一提案人的法案很難通過；成功的法律通常有跨黨派的廣泛支持。
- proposer
used in UK/Commonwealth parliamentary settings; broader meaning covering any motion or amendment
- introducer
neutral description of the action; less formal weight than 'sponsor'
文法句型
sponsor of + bill/proposal
lead sponsor
co-sponsor
用法筆記
In the US Congress, a bill can have one primary sponsor and many co-sponsors. The sponsor's name is attached to the bill (e.g. 'Martinez Education Act'). In parliamentary systems the term 'sponsor' is less common — 'introducer' or 'mover' is used instead.
5. a person or organization that promotes, advocates for, or financially supports a
發起人
推動新事業或證券化者
a person or organization that promotes, advocates for, or financially supports a new business venture, investment product, or the process of turning assets into tradeable securities (securitization).
The investment bank acted as the sponsor for the company's initial public offering on the stock exchange.
那家投資銀行在該公司的股票首次公開發行中擔任發起人。
sponsor for IPO / securities offering
Felipe's venture capital firm served as the sponsor for the renewable energy start-up's funding round.
Felipe 的創投公司在再生能源新創公司的募資輪中擔任發起人。
A group of investors formed a partnership to act as sponsor for the asset-backed security deal.
一群投資人組成合夥企業來擔任資產擔保證券交易的發起人。
The real estate firm acted as sponsor for the commercial mortgage-backed securities offering.
那家房地產公司在商業抵押貸款擔保證券發行中擔任發起人。
- promoter
common in UK company law; focuses on the person who brings a company into existence
- underwriter
more specific to securities; guarantees the sale of shares rather than sponsoring the venture itself
文法句型
sponsor for + business venture
act as sponsor
用法筆記
This is a specialized financial term most often encountered in investment banking, securities law, and venture capital. The sponsor typically takes an active role in structuring the deal, not just providing money. Not used in everyday conversation.
sponsored — 動詞
- sponsoredpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sponsoreds3rd person singular
- sponsoreding-ing form
- sponsorededpast simple
1. to give money or other support to a person, event, project, or organization, usu
贊助；資助
提供資金或承擔責任支持
to give money or other support to a person, event, project, or organization, usually in return for advertising, recognition, or because you believe in the cause; also, to take responsibility for someone (such as an immigrant or a person being baptized).
A local bakery sponsored the youth soccer team's new uniforms and equipment this season.
一家在地麵包店贊助了青少年足球隊本季的新球衣和裝備。
sponsor a team / event / project (financial support)
The foundation sponsored Jisoo's research on affordable water filters for rural communities.
基金會資助了 Jisoo 對偏鄉社區平價濾水器的研究。
Several companies sponsored the technology conference to show their support for green energy innovation.
幾家公司贊助了科技研討會，以表達他們對綠色能源創新的支持。
The art exhibition was sponsored by a group of local business owners who love contemporary painting.
這場藝術展覽由一群熱愛現代繪畫的在地企業主贊助。
Reema's church agreed to sponsor a refugee family by providing housing for the first six months.
Reema 的教會同意資助一個難民家庭，在前六個月提供住所。
- oppose
to act against a project or cause rather than supporting it
文法句型
sponsor + noun/pronoun (person, event, project)
be sponsored by + noun
用法筆記
This verb covers most of the noun meanings in action form. When the object is a person, it usually means taking legal or financial responsibility (immigration, baptism). When the object is an event or project, it usually means providing money. The passive form 'be sponsored by' is very common in signs, announcements, and credits.