supporter

英 [səˈpɔːtə(r)]

美 [səˈpɔːrtər]

n.  支持者; 拥护者; (运动队的)支持者

复数：supporters　

法律

Oxford 3000 / BNC.2059 / COCA.2437

牛津词典

noun

• 支持者；拥护者
  a person who supports a political party, an idea, etc.
  1. a strong/loyal/staunch supporter
     积极的 / 忠实的 / 坚定的支持者
  2. Labour supporters
     工党的支持者
• （运动队的）支持者
  a person who supports a particular sports team
  1. I'm an Arsenal supporter.
     我是阿森纳队的球迷。

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 支持者;拥护者
  Supportersare people who support someone or something, for example a political leader or a sports team.
  1. The fourth night of violence in the German city of Rostock was triggered by football supporters...
     发生在德国城市罗斯托克的第四起夜间暴乱是由足球球迷们挑起的。
  2. Bradley was a major supporter of the 1986 tax reform plan.
     布拉德利是 1986 年税收改革计划的主要支持者。

英英释义

noun

• a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
  Synonym:athletic supportersuspensorjockstrapjock
• a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
  Synonym:garter
• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
  1. my invaluable assistant
  2. they hired additional help to finish the work
  Synonym:assistanthelperhelp
• someone who supports or champions something
  Synonym:patronsponsor
• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
  1. all their supporters came out for the game
  2. they are friends of the library
  Synonym:protagonistchampionadmirerboosterfriend

双语例句

• He has remained a zealous supporter of the government's policies.
  他仍然是政府政策的热心支持者。
• I'm a staunch supporter of free trade.
  我是自由贸易的坚定支援者。
• This great book is ideal for both the travelling supporter and the armchair fan.
  这本好书对于喜欢出门旅行的人和足不出户的神游爱好者都是理想的选择。
• She has been a stalwart supporter of the party for many years.
  她是该党的坚定支持者已有许多年了。
• I am a strong supporter of the NHS
  我是国民医疗保健制度的坚定支持者。
• I am a football supporter and I have to often explain that I'm not one of the hooligan sort because we'll all get tarred with the same brush when there's trouble.
  我是足球迷，经常要解释我不是那种足球流氓，因为一旦出事，我们就会被当成是一路货色。
• He is a staunch supporter of amateurism.
  他是业余主义的坚定支持者。
• He has been a Derby County supporter since boyhood.
  他从孩提时代起就是德比郡队的支持者。
• How amazing, the staunch supporter of smokers.
  太令人惊讶了，他可是一个坚定的吸烟支持者。
• For the last 20 years, I have been an unquestioning supporter of comprehensive schools.
  在过去的20年中，我一直都是综合性学校的坚决支持者。