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ira

UK /ˈaɪrə/US /ˈaɪrə/

词源

作为组织名称,IRA是Irish Republican Army的缩写;作为金融术语,是Individual Retirement Account的缩写。

noun

❶ 爱尔兰共和军的缩写,指20世纪为争取北爱尔兰独立而进行武装斗争的组织。

“The IRA was involved in many conflicts during the Troubles.”

(爱尔兰共和军在动乱期间参与了许多冲突。)

“He was accused of being a member of the IRA.”

(他被指控是爱尔兰共和军的成员。)

❶ 个人退休账户(Individual Retirement Account)的缩写,是美国的一种退休储蓄账户。

“She contributes to her IRA every month to save for retirement.”

(她每月向她的个人退休账户存款以储蓄退休金。)

“Opening an IRA can provide tax advantages for retirement savings.”

(开设个人退休账户可以为退休储蓄提供税收优惠。)

同义词:Irish Republican Army, Individual Retirement Account

常见短语

IRA ceasefire — 指爱尔兰共和军宣布暂时停止武装冲突,通常用于政治谈判期间。

“The IRA ceasefire allowed peace talks to begin.”

(爱尔兰共和军的停火使和平谈判得以开始。)

Roth IRA — 一种个人退休账户,允许税后供款,退休时提取的资金免税。

“Many young professionals choose a Roth IRA for its tax benefits.”

(许多年轻专业人士选择罗斯个人退休账户以享受其税收优惠。)