paymaster /ˈpeɪˌmɑːstə/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A paymaster is a person or organization that pays and therefore controls another person or organization. 幕后老板 [oft with poss]

  例：

  ...the ruling party's paymasters in business and banking.

  ...执政党的商业及银行业后台老板。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A paymaster is an official in the armed forces who is responsible for the payment of wages and salaries. (军队中发薪的)出纳 [军事]