n.[C]

1. 提倡者；拥护者[（+of）]
   They are advocates of free trade.

   他们是自由贸易的倡导者。

2. 辩护者；律师

vt.

1. 拥护；提倡；主张[+v-ing]
   He advocates reforming the prison system.

   他主张改良监狱制度。

n.

1. a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
2. a person who pleads a case on someone else's behalf.
   ▸Scottish term for barrister.

v.