exponents

英 [ɛksˈpəʊnənts]

美 [ɪkˈspoʊnənts]

n. (观点、理论的)拥护者，鼓吹者，倡导者; (某种活动的)能手，大师; 指数; 幂
exponent的复数

柯林斯词典

N-COUNT 阐述者;拥护者;倡导者
Anexponent ofan idea, theory, or plan is a person who supports and explains it, and who tries to persuade other people that it is a good idea.
1. ...a leading exponent of test-tube baby techniques.
  试管婴儿技术的主要倡导者
N-COUNT 擅长者;大师;行家
Anexponent ofa particular skill or activity is a person who is good at it.
1. ...the great exponent of expressionist dance, Kurt Jooss.
  表现主义舞蹈的杰出代表人物，库尔特·约斯
2. ...judo exponent Karen Briggs.
  柔道大师卡伦·布里格斯