supporter
/səˈpɔːtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /səˈpɔːrtər/ (ame, ipa) · /sə-ˈpȯr-tər/ (ame, mw)
supporter — 名詞
- supportersingular
- supportersplural
1. a person who actively backs a particular political party, leader, set of beliefs
支持者
在理念、人物或組織上給予支持的人
a person who actively backs a particular political party, leader, set of beliefs, or organization — for example, by voting for them, donating money, or publicly expressing agreement.
Eve has been a loyal supporter of the environmental movement since college.
Eve 從大學時代起就是環保運動的忠實支持者。
collocation: loyal supporter
The new policy quickly gained supporters from both political parties.
那項新政策很快就贏得了兩黨支持者的認同。
collocation: gain supporters
As a lifelong supporter of free education, Stefan volunteered at the local school every Saturday.
身為義務教育的終身支持者，Stefan 每週六都到當地學校當志工。
Zayd became an early supporter of the community food bank, donating money each month.
Zayd 是社區食物銀行的早期支持者，每個月都會捐款。
Supporters of the proposed law gathered outside City Hall carrying bright green signs.
該法案的支持者聚集在市政廳外，手持鮮綠色的標語牌。
- advocate
stronger emphasis on speaking or arguing publicly in favour of a cause
- backer
usually implies financial or material support; slightly more informal
- ally
focuses on cooperation and shared goals rather than active public endorsement
- follower
suggests a less active role — someone who agrees but does not necessarily take action
文法句型
supporter + of + [person/group/idea]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'of' to name the person, party, or cause being backed. Often modified by adjectives describing the strength or duration of the commitment (loyal, lifelong, strong, vocal).
常見錯誤
2. someone who follows a sports team regularly, attends their matches, and cheers f
球迷
支持特定運動隊伍的人
someone who follows a sports team regularly, attends their matches, and cheers for them to win.
Arjun is a devoted supporter of the national football team and rarely misses a match.
Arjun 是國家足球隊的忠實球迷，幾乎每場比賽都到場。
collocation: devoted supporter
Die-hard supporters traveled six hours by bus to watch the away game in another city.
死忠球迷搭了六小時的巴士到另一個城市看客場比賽。
compound adjective: die-hard supporter
The stadium filled with excited supporters waving team flags and wearing blue scarves.
體育場裡擠滿了興奮的球迷，他們揮舞著隊旗、圍著藍色圍巾。
Mira became a regular supporter of the local basketball team after moving to the neighborhood.
Mira 搬到附近之後，就成了當地籃球隊的固定球迷。
After the big win, supporters celebrated in the streets until late at night.
那場大勝之後，球迷們在街上慶祝到深夜。
- opponent
in a sports context, a fan of the opposing team
文法句型
supporter + of + [team name]
用法筆記
In British English, 'football supporter' is the most common collocation, while American English prefers 'fan' for sports. 'Supporter' in a team context carries a nuance of active, regular commitment rather than casual interest.