exponent
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT An exponent of an idea, theory, or plan is a person who supports and explains it, and who tries to persuade other people that it is a good idea. 倡导者[正式]
...a leading exponent of test-tube baby techniques. …一位试管婴儿技术的主要倡导者。
2. N-COUNT An exponent of a particular skill or activity is a person who is good at it. 擅长者; 典范
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre was formed in the 1950s and quickly established itself as a leading exponent of progressive choreography and contemporary dance. 阿尔文·艾利美国舞蹈剧形成于20世纪50年代，并很快树立自己为激进舞蹈艺术和现代舞蹈的最主要的典范。
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exponent /ɪkˈspəʊnənt/ (exponents)
剑桥词典
exponent noun [C] (PERSON)
a person who supports an idea or belief or performs an activity
（想法或信仰的）拥护者，鼓吹者；（某活动的）能手
Adam Smith was an exponent of free trade . 亚当‧斯密提倡自由贸易。
Jacqueline du Pré was a leading exponent of the cello . 杰奎琳•杜普雷是一流的大提琴演奏大师。
exponent noun [C] (NUMBER)
mathematics specializeda number or sign that shows how many times another number is to be multiplied by itself
指数
In 64 and yn, 4 and n are the exponents. 在64和yn中，4和n是指数。 返回 exponent