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profitable

UK //ˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bəl//US //ˈprɑː.fɪ.t̬ə.bəl//

词源

源自中古英语,来自 profit + -able,最终源于拉丁语 'proficere'(取得进展,获益)。

adjective

❶ 能够带来利润或经济收益的,指商业活动、投资等在经济上有利可图。

“The company has become highly profitable in recent years.”

(这家公司近年来变得非常盈利。)

“Investing in renewable energy can be very profitable.”

(投资可再生能源可以非常有利可图。)

❶ 有益的或有价值的,指能带来非金钱方面的好处或优势。

“The meeting was very profitable for sharing ideas.”

(这次会议对分享想法非常有价值。)

“Reading books is a profitable way to spend your free time.”

(读书是度过空闲时间的一种有益方式。)

同义词:lucrative, gainful, beneficial, advantageous, fruitful

常见短语

highly profitable — 形容极其有利可图或收益丰厚的情况,常用于商业或投资语境。

“The tech startup became highly profitable within two years.”

(这家科技初创公司在两年内变得极其盈利。)

mutually profitable — 指对双方都有利可图或带来好处的合作或交易。

“The partnership was mutually profitable for both companies.”

(这次合作对两家公司来说是互利的。)