释义 |
sub·ven·tion I. \səbˈvenchən\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English subvencioun state subsidy, from Middle French subvention, from Late Latin subvention-, subventio act of giving aid, assistance, from Latin subventus (past participle of subvenire to come to help), from sub- up + venire to come) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at sub-, come 1. : a providing of assistance or support; especially : the granting of financial aid (as to an undertaking) 2. : aid and especially pecuniary aid granted either to an individual or an organization: as a. : endowment b. : a subsidy from a government or foundation II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) : to provide with a subvention : support by means of subventions : subsidize |