patron
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpeɪ.trən/ us/ˈpeɪ.trən/
(SUPPORTER)
赞助者，资助人
a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money
The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities. 众所周知长公主是数家慈善机构的赞助人。
(CUSTOMER)
formal老顾客，老主顾
a person who uses a particular shop, restaurant, hotel, etc., especially regularly
Will patrons kindly note that this restaurant will be closed on 17 July . 顾客们请注意，本店7月17日将暂停营业。
Synonym: customer