英语释义
1. one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare
2. one who assumes responsibility for some other person or thing
3. a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity especially one that pays the cost of a radio or television program usually in return for advertising time during its course
4. to be or stand sponsor for
5. a person or organization that pays the cost of an activity or event (such as a radio or television program, sports event, concert, etc.) in return for the right to advertise during the activity or event
6. a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event (such as a walk or race)
7. an organization that gives money to an athlete for training, clothes, equipment, etc., in return for the right to use the athlete for advertising
8. to be a sponsor for (something or someone)
9. a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
10. a person who represents someone being baptized and takes responsibility for his or her spiritual development godparent
11. a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity
12. a person who gives money to someone participating in an event for charity
13. a person or an organization that pays the cost of a radio or television program
14. to act as sponsor for
15. a legislator who introduces and supports a legislative proposal (as a bill or amendment)
16. a person who assumes responsibility for some other person (as an immigrant) or thing
17. one that securitizes assets
18. one that promotes, advocates, or favors a business venture (as investment in a security or limited partnership)