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padrone

/pɑˈdroʊn/ /pəˈdroʊn/

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noun

赞助人，保护人

A patron; a protector.

Examples :

"The wealthy businessman acted as the padrone, donating generously to the local school to ensure its future. "

那位富商充当了赞助人的角色，慷慨地向当地学校捐款，以确保学校的未来发展。

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noun

船东，船长。

The master of a small coaster in the Mediterranean.

Examples :

"The padrone steered his small coaster into the bustling port, expertly navigating between the larger ships. "

那位船东兼船长熟练地驾驶着他的小沿海货船驶入熙熙攘攘的港口，巧妙地穿梭于大型船只之间。

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工头，老板。

A man who imports, and controls the earnings of, Italian labourers, street musicians, child beggars, etc.

Examples :

"The police arrested the padrone for exploiting the young boys he brought over from Italy to work as street performers. "

警察逮捕了那个剥削从意大利带来的年轻男孩，让他们在街头卖艺的工头/老板。

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