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源自中古英语 'erning',意为'劳动所得',与动词 'earn'(赚取)相关。
❶ 指个人或公司通过工作、投资或商业活动所获得的收入或利润,通常以金钱形式体现。
“The company reported higher earnings this quarter.”
(该公司本季度报告了更高的盈利。)
“Her monthly earnings are enough to cover all expenses.”
(她的月收入足以支付所有开销。)
earnings per share — 每股收益,是衡量公司盈利能力的重要指标,表示每股股票所对应的公司盈利。
“The earnings per share increased by 10% this year.”
(今年的每股收益增长了10%。)