patron

英 /ˈpeɪtrən/ 　美 /ˈpeɪtrən/

n. 赞助人；资助者Someone who supports an artist, organisation, or activity, often financially.
n. 顾客；常客A customer of a restaurant, theatre, or similar place.

A local patron paid for the young artist's materials.

一位当地赞助人出钱为这位年轻艺术家购买了材料。

Private patrons can fund experimental art that might otherwise struggle to attract public financial support.

私人赞助人能够资助那些可能难以获得公共资金支持的实验艺术。

搭配

patron of the arts 艺术赞助人wealthy patron 富有的资助者regular patron 常客

patron既指资助者，也可正式地指餐馆等的顾客。

patronage (n.)、patronise (v.)

近义 supporter、sponsor、customer