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单词 proponent
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proponent

noun
/prəˈpəʊnənt/
/prəˈpəʊnənt/
(formal)
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  1. proponent (of something) a person who supports an idea or course of action
    Extra Examples
    • She is among the most outspoken proponents of the plan.
    • Proponents argue the dam will prevent flooding.
    • The theory does still have its proponents.
    • There has been intensive campaigning by the proponents of each of the bidding cities.
    synonym advocate
    Word Originlate 16th cent.: from Latin proponent- ‘putting forth’, from the verb proponere ‘set forth’, from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’.
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