- proponent (of something)
a person who supports an idea or course of action 倡导者;支持者;拥护者 Extra Examplessynonym advocateShe is among the most outspoken proponents of the plan. 她是最敢于坦言支持该计划的人之一。 Proponents argue the dam will prevent flooding. 支持者认为大坝将防止洪水。 The theory does still have its proponents. 该理论仍有支持者。 There has been intensive campaigning by the proponents of each of the bidding cities. 每个申办城市的支持者都进行了密集的竞选活动。
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from Latin proponent- ‘putting forth’, from the verb proponere ‘set forth’, from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’.