| 单词 | earn |
| 释义 | earn earn1 —earner, n. /errn/, v.t. 1. to gain or get in return for one's labor or service: to earn one's living. 2. to merit as compensation, as for service; deserve: to receive more than one has earned. 3. to acquire through merit: to earn a reputation for honesty. 4. to gain as due return or profit: Savings accounts earn interest. 5. to bring about or cause deservedly: His fair dealing earned our confidence. v.i. 6. to gain income: securities that earn on a quarterly basis. [bef. 900; ME ern(i)en, OE earnian; akin to OHG arnen to earn, harvest] Syn. 1. procure, make, receive, obtain. See gain1. earn2 /errn/, v.i. Obs. to grieve. [1570-80; perh. var. of YEARN] |
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