好词典

profitably

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

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。)

同义词:advantageously, beneficially, fruitfully, gainfully, productively

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。)