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单词 fund-raisers
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-raisers

noun

plural of fund-raiser
as in shindigs

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • shindigs
  • fetes
  • receptions
  • benefits
  • galas
  • events
  • dances
  • functions
  • proms
  • parties
  • get-togethers
  • blowouts
  • fêtes
  • celebrations
  • balls
  • formals
  • affairs
  • bashes
  • binges
  • suppers
  • soirees
  • orgies
  • blasts
  • bacchanals
  • socials
  • occasions
  • symposia
  • clambakes
  • dos
  • keggers
  • mixers
  • do's
  • bacchanalia
  • masquerades
  • housewarmings
  • soirées
  • salons
  • teas
  • symposiums
  • klatches
  • cocktail parties
  • showers
  • saturnalias
  • tea parties
  • bakes
  • house parties
  • icebreakers
  • hen parties
  • stags
  • kaffeeklatsches
  • keg parties
  • meet and greets
  • klatsches
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