purveyor
US /pɚˈveɪ.ɚ/
UK /pəˈveɪ.ər/
名詞
1.
供應商, 承辦商, 提供者
a person or company that sells or deals in particular goods
範例:
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He is a purveyor of fine wines and spirits.
他是高級葡萄酒和烈酒的供應商。
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The restaurant uses a local purveyor for its fresh produce.
這家餐廳使用當地的供應商來採購新鮮農產品。
2.
傳播者, 宣揚者
a person who propagates or spreads an idea, doctrine, or view
範例:
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He was a purveyor of gossip and rumors.
他是八卦和謠言的散佈者。
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The newspaper became a purveyor of political commentary.
這份報紙成為政治評論的傳播者。