benefactor
UK/'benifæktə/US/'benifæktә/
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Definitions
n.
A person who gives help or money to support a person, cause, or institution
恩人；捐助者，资助人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbene- (good) + fac (do) + -tor (one who) = 'one who does good.' In practice, a benefactor is someone who supports a person or institution, often financially.
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.major benefactor主要捐助者
- 2.anonymous benefactor匿名恩人
- 3.generous benefactor慷慨的资助人
Example Sentences
- 1.
An anonymous benefactor paid off the hospital's entire debt.
- 2.
The museum honored its longtime benefactor with a new wing.
Easily Confused
benefactor vs beneficiary — easy to swap. The benefactor GIVES (the -factor 'does/makes' the good deed). The beneficiary RECEIVES the benefit. A rich benefactor's beneficiary might be a school.