promoter
n
(a) person who organizes or finances (esp a business company or a sporting event) 发起人, 创办人, 筹办人, 赞助人(尤指对企业或体育比赛):a boxing promoter 拳击比赛的筹办人.
(b) ~ of sthsupporter of sth 某事物的支持者、 倡导者
an enthusiasticpromoter of good causes 有益活动的热心支持者.
Winter was coming on and the hills threatened the surrounding villages with destruction, for heavy rain would not only wash away the soil but would cause serious floods as well.