proponent
UK/prә'pәunәnt/US
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Definitions
n.
A person who supports or argues for an idea or cause
支持者，倡导者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (forward) + pon (place) + -ent (one who) = 'one who puts something forward.' A proponent is the person advancing an idea — the opposite of an opponent (one placed against). Note the pon spelling, parallel to opponent and component.
Root pos still carries 66 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.leading proponent主要倡导者
- 2.strong proponent坚定支持者
- 3.proponent of……的支持者
Example Sentences
- 1.
She is a leading proponent of renewable energy.
- 2.
Proponents of the bill say it will create jobs.
Easily Confused
proponent vs opponent: same pon root, opposite prefixes. pro- (forward) → proponent puts an idea forward (a supporter). op-/ob- (against) → opponent is placed against it. Mix up one letter cluster and you reverse the meaning.