a)to give money to a sports event, theatre, institution etc, especially in exchange for the right to advertise 赞助,资助〔体育赛事、演出、团体等〕
The competition was sponsored by British Airways.
此项比赛由英国航空公司赞助。
government-sponsored projects
政府资助的项目
b)to support someone by paying for their training, education, living costs etc 资助〔某人接受培训、教育等〕
The bank had offered to sponsor him at university.
这家银行表示愿意资助他上大学。
2.PPVto officially support a proposal for a new law 倡议,支持〔法案〕
3.to agree to help someone or be responsible for what they do 帮助;为…担保
4.GIVEPAY FORto agree to give someone money for charity if they walk, run etc a particular distance 为〔某人的慈善募捐活动〕捐款
5.sponsored walk/swim etcBritish EnglishBrEGIVE an event in which many people walk, swim etc a particular distance so that people will give them money for a charity 慈善筹款徒步/游泳等活动
1MARKETING a person or company that pays for a television programme, a sports or arts event, training etc, in exchange for advertising or to get public attention
The exhibition organizers are now looking for sponsors.
2someone who officially introduces or supports a proposal or suggestion