backer; patron; support
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
backer; patron; powerful support
neutralA metaphor likening a powerful supporter to a mountain one can lean on for stability and protection. Often implies reliance on external power or influence.
Tā他
zài在
gōng公
sī司
lǐ里
néng能
shēng升
zhí职
zhè这
me么
kuài快
，
jù据
shuō说
shì是
yīn因
wèi为
bèi背
hòu后
yǒu有
kào靠
shān山
。
He was promoted so quickly in the company, allegedly because he has a powerful backer behind him.
Nà那
ge个
guān官
yuán员
tān贪
wū污
fǔ腐
bài败
què却
méi没
rén人
gǎn敢
chá查
，
tā他
de的
kào靠
shān山
hěn很
yìng硬
。
That corrupt official hasn't been investigated because his patron is very powerful.
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Zhè这
cì次
chuàng创
yè业
chéng成
gōng功
，
duō多
kuī亏
le了
jǐ几
wèi位
tóu投
zī资
rén人
de的
zhī支
chí持
，
tā他
men们
jiù就
shì是
wǒ我
de的
kào靠
shān山
。
The success of this startup is thanks to the support of several investors; they are my backers.
Shī失
qù去
kào靠
shān山
hòu后
，
tā他
zài在
zhèng政
jiè界
de的
yǐng影
xiǎng响
lì力
dà大
bù不
rú如
qián前
。
After losing his powerful support, his influence in political circles has greatly diminished.