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单词 fund-raiser
释义

fundraiser

noun

fund·​rais·​er ˈfənd-ˌrā-zər How to pronounce fundraiser (audio)
variants or less commonly fund-raiser
plural fundraisers also fund-raisers
1
: a person employed to raise funds (as for an institution or political cause)
a talented fundraiser
… hired not only for his popularity with the other scientists but for his proven abilities as a fundraiser. James Shreeve
2
: a social event (such as a cocktail party) held for the purpose of raising funds
… he gained recognition by throwing a posh fundraiser for President Jimmy Carter. James Ridgeway

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

fund-raiser

noun

as in benefit

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • benefit
  • fete
  • shindig
  • gala
  • event
  • reception
  • blowout
  • dance
  • fête
  • party
  • get-together
  • celebration
  • prom
  • bash
  • formal
  • function
  • affair
  • ball
  • soiree
  • blast
  • clambake
  • symposium
  • binge
  • supper
  • do
  • bacchanal
  • orgy
  • social
  • bacchanalia
  • occasion
  • masquerade
  • housewarming
  • tea
  • saturnalia
  • soirée
  • bake
  • tea party
  • mixer
  • cocktail party
  • house party
  • klatch
  • salon
  • stag
  • icebreaker
  • kegger
  • shower
  • keg party
  • kaffeeklatsch
  • hen party
  • meet and greet
  • klatsch
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