backer

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back·er /ˈbækə $ -ər/ noun [countableC]

SUPPORT A PERSON, GROUP, OR PLANsomeone who supports a plan, especially by providing money 支持者；赞助者，资助者

We’re still trying to find backers for the housing development scheme.

我们还在努力寻找住房开发计划的出资人。

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backer• backers of the local crime bill• Low turnout may benefit Buchanan, whose fervent backers are by far the most committed.• The directors closed the company after the financial backers pulled out of the operation.• The exchange between the first lady and her most valuable financial backers is riveting.• Thornton knew of various incidents which confirmed his opinion that Walsh made a distinctly negative impression in the hunt for backers.• Raw Gold backers collected $ 6 for each $ 2 win bet.• She reproaches her backers for failing her dream.• Things became even more difficult when one of his principal backers went bankrupt.• The plan's backers are confident that there is substantial corporate demand to join Lloyd's.• To be sure, coupons have their backers.

From Longman Business Dictionary

backerback·er /ˈbækə-ər/ noun [countableC]FINANCE

someone who supports a plan, person, or company, usually by giving money

The directors closed down the operation after the company’s financial backers pulled out.

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