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复数形式
patrons
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顾客, 常客
an individual who regularly visits and uses a specific establishment, such as a shop, restaurant, or other business
- As a loyal patron of the neighborhood bookstore, she would often spend hours browsing the shelves and discussing book recommendations with the staff.
作为社区书店的忠实常客，她经常花几个小时浏览书架，并与员工讨论书籍推荐。
- From the moment he walked into the café, the friendly greeting from the barista made him feel like a cherished patron.
从他走进咖啡馆的那一刻起，咖啡师友好的问候让他感觉自己像一位受珍视的顾客。
- One of the restaurant's most valued patrons, Mr. Johnson, had been dining there every Friday evening for the past decade.
这家餐厅最受重视的顾客之一，约翰逊先生，在过去十年里每周五晚上都在那里用餐。
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赞助人, 捐助者
an individual who financially supports an artist, charity, cause, etc.
A patron is someone who supports and promotes the work of artists, musicians, or other creators, or contributes to charities, causes, and projects. Patrons may provide financial support, resources, or help raise awareness, having a crucial role in the success and growth of creative projects and important causes. They often attend events, make purchases, or donate to support the work or cause they believe in.
- As a dedicated supporter of the cause, she became a patron of the animal shelter, making regular donations to provide care and medical treatment for rescued animals.
作为该事业的忠实支持者，她成为了动物收容所的赞助人，定期捐款为获救动物提供护理和医疗。
- The renowned artist was fortunate to have a wealthy patron who provided financial backing for their upcoming exhibition, ensuring its successful realization.
这位著名艺术家很幸运有一位富有的赞助人，为其即将举行的展览提供了资金支持，确保了其成功举办。
- Recognizing the importance of education, the generous couple became patrons of a scholarship fund, offering financial assistance to deserving students.
认识到教育的重要性，这对慷慨的夫妇成为了一个奖学金基金的赞助人，为值得的学生提供经济援助。
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店主, 客栈老板
the keeper of an inn or similar lodging establishment
- The patron greeted each weary traveler at the door and showed them to their rooms with a practiced courtesy.
店主在门口迎接每一位疲惫的旅行者，并以惯常的礼貌带他们到自己的房间。
- When the storm closed the road, the patron offered hot stew and spare blankets to all who sought shelter.
当风暴封闭了道路时，店主向所有寻求庇护的人提供了热炖菜和备用毯子。
- Locals still remembered the patron who ran the inn for forty years and never raised the price of a bed.
当地人还记得那位经营客栈四十年、从未涨过床铺价格的店主。
- The patron negotiated with the suppliers to ensure fresh bread arrived every morning for his guests.
店主与供应商协商，以确保每天早上为他的客人提供新鲜面包。
- After the carriage overturned, the patron sent his hands to fetch a doctor and warm the servants' beds.
在马车翻倒后，店主派他的手去请医生并温暖仆人的床铺。