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earnings

UK //ˈɜːnɪŋz//US //ˈɜːrnɪŋz//

词源

源自中古英语 'erning',意为'劳动所得',与动词 'earn'(赚取)相关。

noun

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。)

同义词:income, profit, revenue

常见短语

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%。)