pro·po·nent
noun/prəˈpəʊnənt/
/prəˈpəʊnənt/
(formal)- proponent (of something) a person who supports an idea or course of action
倡导者；支持者；拥护者 Extra Examplessynonym advocate- She 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.
该理论仍然有其支持者。 - 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’. - She is among the most outspoken proponents of the plan.