purveyor
US /pɚˈveɪ.ɚ/
UK /pəˈveɪ.ər/
名词
1.
供应商, 承办商, 提供者
a person or company that sells or deals in particular goods
示例:
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He is a purveyor of fine wines and spirits.
他是高级葡萄酒和烈酒的供应商。
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The restaurant uses a local purveyor for its fresh produce.
这家餐厅使用当地的供应商来采购新鲜农产品。
2.
传播者, 宣扬者
a person who propagates or spreads an idea, doctrine, or view
示例:
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He was a purveyor of gossip and rumors.
他是八卦和谣言的散布者。
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The newspaper became a purveyor of political commentary.
这份报纸成为政治评论的传播者。