n. [ L., from spondere, sponsum, to engage one's self. See Spouse. ] 1. One who binds himself to answer for another, and is responsible for his default; a surety. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who at the baptism of an infant professes the Christian faith in its name, and guarantees its religious education; a godfather or godmother. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A person who vouches for another as fit for some post or task; as, one needs two sponsors to be considered for membership. [ PJC ]
4. A person or group that assumes financial responsibility for some activity, and may or may not participate in its organization and execution. [ PJC ]
5. A person or organization, usually a commercial organization, which pays the cost of an activity, such as a radio or television broadcast, and in return is given the right to advertise itself or its products as part of the activity; as, now a word from our sponsor. [ PJC ]
แสดงได้ทั้งความหมายของคำเดี่ยว และคำผสม ได้อย่างถูกต้อง
เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
