
profitably
词源
源自中古英语 'profitabli',来自古法语 'profitable',基于拉丁语 'proficere'(意为'取得进展,获利'),由 'pro-'(向前)和 'facere'(做)组成。
adverb
❶ 以盈利的方式,指通过某种行为或活动获得经济上的收益或好处。
“The company has been operating profitably for the past five years.”
(这家公司在过去五年里一直盈利运营。)
“She invested her money profitably in the stock market.”
(她在股市中投资获利颇丰。)
❶ 有益地,指某种行为或活动带来好处或积极效果,不限于经济收益。
“She spent her time profitably by learning a new skill.”
(她通过学习新技能有效地利用了时间。)
“The meeting was conducted profitably, with many issues resolved.”
(会议进行得很有效,解决了许多问题。)
常见短语
use time profitably — 有效地利用时间,指以有意义或有益的方式度过时间。
“Students are encouraged to use their summer break profitably by taking up internships.”
(鼓励学生们通过实习来有效利用暑假时间。)
invest profitably — 投资获利,指通过投资获得经济回报。
“With careful planning, you can invest profitably even in uncertain markets.”
(通过精心规划,即使在不确定的市场中也能投资获利。)