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earn
UK //ɜːn//US //ɜːrn//
词源
源自古英语 'earnian'，意为'获得，应得'，与德语 'ernten'（收获）同源。
verb
❶ 通过工作或服务获得金钱或报酬，指付出劳动后应得的收入。
“She earns $50,000 a year as a teacher.”
（她当老师每年赚5万美元。）
“He earned his first paycheck at the age of 16.”
（他在16岁时赚到了第一份工资。）
❶ 因某种行为或成就而获得尊重、荣誉等非物质回报。
“She earned the respect of her colleagues through hard work.”
（她通过努力工作赢得了同事的尊重。）
“The team earned a reputation for excellence.”
（该团队赢得了卓越的声誉。）
同义词:gain, acquire, obtain, merit, deserve
常见短语
earn a living — 通过工作获得收入以维持生活，强调谋生的方式。
“He earns a living by selling handmade crafts.”
（他靠卖手工制品谋生。）
earn one's keep — 通过工作或贡献证明自己值得被支持或收留。
“The teenager earned his keep by helping with household chores.”
（这个青少年通过帮忙做家务来证明自己的价值。）