proponent (of something) a person who supports an idea or course of action倡导者；支持者；拥护者Extra Examples- 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泛滥。
- The theory does still have its proponents.该理论的确有其支持者。
- There has been intensive campaigning by the proponents of each of the bidding cities.每个投标城市的支持者都进行了激烈的竞选活动。
synonym advocateWord Originlate 16th cent.: from Latin proponent- ‘putting forth’, from the verb proponere ‘set forth’, from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’.