单词 | endow |
释义 | endow (ɪndaʊ ) Word forms: endows , endowing , endowed 1. verb [usually passive] You say that someone is endowed with a particular desirable ability, characteristic, or possession when they have it by chance or by birth. You are endowed with wealth, good health and a lively intellect. [be VERB-ed + with] 2. verb If you endow something with a particular feature or quality, you provide it with that feature or quality. Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours. [VERB noun + with] Synonyms: imbue, steep, bathe, saturate 3. verb If someone endows an institution, scholarship, or project, they provide a large amount of money which will produce the income needed to pay for it. The ambassador has endowed a $1 million public-service fellowships program. [VERB noun] Synonyms: finance, fund, pay for, award 4. See also well-endowed Translations: Chinese: 天生赋予 Japanese: 授ける財産・才能などを |
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