英语词汇“benefactor”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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A benefactor may be involved in almost any field. One may endow a scholarship fund; another may give money to expand a library; still another may leave a generous sum to a hospital in her will. The famous benefactions of John D. Rockefeller included the gifts that established the University of Chicago, the Rockefeller Foundation, and Rockefeller University. Many benefactors have reported that giving away their money turned out to be the most rewarding thing they ever did.

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With the help of a rich benefactor he set up a charity. an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers

Recent Examples on the Web Hocker is under contract to Nike, longtime benefactor of the Oregon Ducks.

David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 In the meantime David Geffen, the music mogul, replaced Perelman as the building’s benefactor.

William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022 In 2011, the group was invited to play at the 75th birthday party for their friend Wavy Gravy, and a new benefactor, George Wallace of the indie High Moon Records, helped arrange rehearsal space and offered to release a new album.

David Browne, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2022 Another bump in the road came after its biggest benefactor, South Dakota credit card billionaire and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford—who had donated $150 million and pledged $350 million more—was accused of possession of child pornography in 2020.

Emma Whitford, Forbes, 9 June 2022 For decades, Latchford presented himself as a scholar, benefactor and devotee of Khmer artwork, but he was indicted in 2019 for what U.S. prosecutors say was his leading role in the ransacking of Cambodian sites.

Nicole Sadek, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 Instead, Rudy’s benefactor was the pro-Putin oligarch who stood at the center of Trump’s first impeachment—and who arguably stood to gain most by Trump retaining the White House: Dmitro Firtash.

Casey Michel, The New Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 Howland Ware, the Howard crew team’s champion and benefactor, saw past the barriers keeping Black athletes out of rowing.

Kim O'connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2022 The transformational gift comes from the late Richard E. Caves, a Harvard economist and longtime MFA benefactor who died in 2019.

Malcolm Gay, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2022 See More

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释义	benefactor noun ben·e·fac·tor ˈbe-nə-ˌfak-tər : someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit a benefactor of humankind especially : a person who makes a gift or bequest His endowments … placed him high among the benefactors of the convent. Jane Austen a wealthy benefactor Did you know? A benefactor may be involved in almost any field. One may endow a scholarship fund; another may give money to expand a library; still another may leave a generous sum to a hospital in her will. The famous benefactions of John D. Rockefeller included the gifts that established the University of Chicago, the Rockefeller Foundation, and Rockefeller University. Many benefactors have reported that giving away their money turned out to be the most rewarding thing they ever did. Synonyms angel donator donor fairy godmother Maecenas patron sugar daddy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences With the help of a rich benefactor he set up a charity. an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers Recent Examples on the Web Hocker is under contract to Nike, longtime benefactor of the Oregon Ducks. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 In the meantime David Geffen, the music mogul, replaced Perelman as the building’s benefactor. William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022 In 2011, the group was invited to play at the 75th birthday party for their friend Wavy Gravy, and a new benefactor, George Wallace of the indie High Moon Records, helped arrange rehearsal space and offered to release a new album. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2022 Another bump in the road came after its biggest benefactor, South Dakota credit card billionaire and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford—who had donated $150 million and pledged $350 million more—was accused of possession of child pornography in 2020. Emma Whitford, Forbes, 9 June 2022 For decades, Latchford presented himself as a scholar, benefactor and devotee of Khmer artwork, but he was indicted in 2019 for what U.S. prosecutors say was his leading role in the ransacking of Cambodian sites. Nicole Sadek, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 Instead, Rudy’s benefactor was the pro-Putin oligarch who stood at the center of Trump’s first impeachment—and who arguably stood to gain most by Trump retaining the White House: Dmitro Firtash. Casey Michel, The New Republic, 4 Aug. 2022 Howland Ware, the Howard crew team’s champion and benefactor, saw past the barriers keeping Black athletes out of rowing. Kim O'connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2022 The transformational gift comes from the late Richard E. Caves, a Harvard economist and longtime MFA benefactor who died in 2019. Malcolm Gay, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition benefactor noun ben·e·fac·tor ˈbe-nə-ˌfak-tər : someone who helps another especially by giving money benefactor noun as in donor one that helps another with gifts or money an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance donor donator patron contributor benefactress fairy godmother philanthropist sugar daddy angel supporter patroness Maecenas giver almoner subscriber altruist helper protector bestower savior guardian angel saviour almsgiver Antonyms & Near Antonyms beneficiary recipient donee giftee
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