earned

UK //ɜːnd//US //ɜːrnd//

词源

源自古英语 'earnian'，意为“获得报酬或奖励”，与德语 'ernten'（收获）同源。

❶ 通过努力或工作获得某物，通常指金钱、尊重或荣誉等。强调付出与回报的对应关系。

“She earned a promotion through hard work.”

（她通过努力工作赢得了晋升。）

“He earned the respect of his colleagues.”

（他赢得了同事们的尊重。）

同义词:gained, achieved, obtained

earned income — 通过劳动或工作获得的收入，区别于投资或赠与等被动收入。

“His earned income comes from his full-time job.”

（他的劳动收入来自全职工作。）

well-earned — 形容通过努力应得的奖励或休息，强调合理性。

“After the project, she took a well-earned vacation.”

（项目结束后，她享受了应得的假期。）