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单词 community chest
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Definition of community chest in English:

community chest

noun
  • A fund for charitable activities among the people in a particular area.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Since then, the entry has been funded by the community chest.
    • Various funding pots are being explored, including the council's community chest, area forum and the North Yorkshire Area Committee.
    • Parents can also bid for up to £5,000 from a Sure Start community chest to run schemes of their choice.
    • A £500 grant was donated by their community chest and a variety of fundraising events are being held over the next few months.
    • Among his first public proclamations was a call for the relief of the poor and the establishment of community chests to provide interest-free loans to the needy.
    • In turn we are expected to contribute to the community chest when we are well and working.
 
 

Definition of community chest in US English:

community chest

nounkəˈmyo͞onədē CHest
  • A fund for charitable activities among the people in a particular area.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Among his first public proclamations was a call for the relief of the poor and the establishment of community chests to provide interest-free loans to the needy.
    • Since then, the entry has been funded by the community chest.
    • A £500 grant was donated by their community chest and a variety of fundraising events are being held over the next few months.
    • In turn we are expected to contribute to the community chest when we are well and working.
    • Parents can also bid for up to £5,000 from a Sure Start community chest to run schemes of their choice.
    • Various funding pots are being explored, including the council's community chest, area forum and the North Yorkshire Area Committee.
 
 
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