名 money，wealth，intelligence，endowment；动 aid，subsidize，furnish，provide ；

[例句] 她是几个小企业和小手工艺者的资助人。 She is a patron of small businesses and trades.

[例句] 由于受旧观念的影响, 有些单位分配工作按资排辈. Influenced by old ideas, some units assign posts according to seniority.