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pecuniary

UK //pɪˈkjuːniəri//US //pɪˈkjuːnieri//

词源

源自拉丁语 'pecuniarius',与 'pecunia'(金钱)相关,最初指与牲畜(pecus)有关的财富。

adjective

❶ 与金钱或财务相关的,通常用于描述涉及金钱的事务、利益或损失。

“The company suffered pecuniary losses due to the economic downturn.”

(由于经济下滑,公司遭受了财务损失。)

“He was awarded pecuniary compensation for the damages.”

(他因损失获得了金钱赔偿。)

同义词:financial, monetary, economic, fiscal

常见短语

pecuniary advantage — 指通过某种行为获得的金钱上的好处或利益。

“He sought a pecuniary advantage by manipulating the stock market.”

(他通过操纵股市寻求金钱上的好处。)

pecuniary loss — 指因某种原因导致的金钱上的损失或财务上的损害。

“The plaintiff claimed pecuniary loss due to the breach of contract.”

(原告因合同违约而要求赔偿金钱损失。)