promoter
promoter — 名詞
1. a person who speaks in support of an idea or cause, working actively to help it
倡導者
積極支持並鼓勵某項理念或活動的人
a person who speaks in support of an idea or cause, working actively to help it grow, gain attention, and succeed.
Kabir has been a strong promoter of recycling programmes at his school.
Kabir 一直是學校回收計畫的強力推廣者。
promoter + of + noun phrase (cause/scheme)
The local library found a promoter for its children's reading project.
這間圖書館為其兒童閱讀計畫找到了一位推廣者。
As a promoter of fair trade, Bao encourages local shops to sell ethical products.
作為公平貿易的倡導者，Bao 鼓勵當地商店販售合乎道德的產品。
Many parents see Dewi as a leading promoter of girls' education in Indonesia.
許多家長認為 Dewi 是印尼女童教育的重要倡導者。
Defne has been a tireless promoter of clean water access for villages in rural Turkey.
Defne 一直是土耳其鄉村地區潔淨用水權益的積極倡導者。
- advocate
An advocate actively argues for a cause, often in public or legal settings; a promoter focuses more on spreading awareness and gaining active support.
- champion
Stronger than 'promoter' — a champion fights vigorously with personal dedication, often against opposition.
- supporter
Broader and more passive; a supporter may agree or give approval, whereas a promoter actively works to grow the cause.
- backer
A backer typically provides financial support, while a promoter gives time, energy, and publicity.
文法句型
promoter + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently followed by the preposition 'of' with a noun phrase naming the cause or activity (a promoter of peace, a promoter of equal rights). Most often used in positive contexts about social, environmental, health, or educational causes.
常見錯誤
2. an individual or business that plans, funds, and organises public entertainment
主辦人
籌劃並出資舉辦娛樂活動或體育賽事的人
an individual or business that plans, funds, and organises public entertainment events such as concerts, sports competitions, festivals, or theatre performances.
The concert promoter booked three bands to play at the city stadium next summer.
演唱會主辦人預訂了三支樂團，明年夏天在市立體育館演出。
concert promoter + booked + performer
Adina works as a music promoter, arranging tours for jazz musicians across Europe.
Adina 是一名音樂活動主辦人，為歐洲的爵士樂手安排巡迴演出。
After the boxing match was cancelled, the promoter refunded all the tickets.
拳擊比賽取消後，主辦人退還了所有門票的費用。
A local promoter organised a food festival that brought together chefs from ten countries.
一位本地活動主辦人組織了一場美食節，匯集了來自十個國家的廚師。
Élise and her brother started a small company as festival promoters in Brazil.
Élise 和她的兄弟在巴西創立了一家小型活動主辦公司。
- organizer
Broader term; an organizer handles logistics, while a promoter also handles financing and publicity.
- producer
In entertainment, a producer has broader creative and financial control, while a promoter focuses on booking and audience-building.
- impresario
More specific to the performing arts; an impresario manages and produces live shows, often with a personal artistic vision.
文法句型
[event type] + promoter
promoter + of + event
用法筆記
Subject is typically a person or company in the entertainment or sports industry. Common compound forms include 'concert promoter,' 'fight promoter,' 'music promoter,' and 'festival promoter.' The promoter handles booking, financing, publicity, and venue arrangements.