名词

1. （艺术家、作家和音乐家等的）赞助人，资助人
A patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians.

2. （允许慈善机构、团体和活动等使用自己的名字作宣传的）代言人，名义赞助人
The patron of a charity, group, or campaign is an important person who allows his or her name to be used for publicity.

3. （酒吧、旅馆等的）主顾，顾客
The patrons of a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel are its customers.

1. a regular customer

Synonym: frequenter

2. someone who supports or champions something

Synonym: sponsorsupporter

3. the proprietor of an inn