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endow

UK //ɪnˈdaʊ//US //ɪnˈdaʊ//

词源

源自中古英语 endowen,来自古法语 endouer,基于拉丁语 induere(意为'穿上,赋予')。

verb

❶ 指赋予某人或某物某种特质、能力或财产,通常指天生具有或通过捐赠获得。

“She was endowed with great musical talent from an early age.”

(她从小就拥有非凡的音乐天赋。)

“The university was endowed with a large sum of money for research.”

(这所大学获得了一大笔用于研究的捐赠资金。)

同义词:grant, bestow, provide, furnish, equip

常见短语

endow with — 表示赋予某人或某物特定的品质、能力或财产。

“The scholarship endows students with financial support for their studies.”

(这项奖学金为学生提供经济支持以完成学业。)