sponsor：释义

One who assumes responsibility for another person or a group during a period of instruction, apprenticeship, or probation.

One who vouches for the suitability of a candidate for admission.

A legislator who proposes and urges adoption of a bill.

One who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation; a godparent.

One that finances a project or an event carried out by another person or group, especially a business enterprise that pays for radio or television programming in return for advertising time.

To act as a sponsor for.