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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

endow

英  [ɪnˈdaʊ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • endows , endowing , endowed

    1. [T 及物动词] 天生赋予

    You say that someone is endowed with a particular desirable ability, characteristic, or possession when they have it by chance or by birth.

    双语例句

    例：

    You are endowed with wealth, good health and a lively intellect.

    你天生赋有财富、健康，和敏锐的智力。

    2. [T 及物动词] 赋予（某种特征或品质）

    If you endow something with a particular feature or quality, you provide it with that feature or quality.

    近义词

    imbue

    双语例句

    例：

    Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours.

    香草几个世纪以来一直被用来赋予各种食品以淡淡的香味。

    3. [T 及物动词] 资助

    If someone endows an institution, scholarship, or project, they provide a large amount of money that will produce the income needed to pay for it.

    双语例句

    例：

    The ambassador has endowed a $1 million public-service fellowships programme.

    大使资助了一个100万美元的公共服务奖学金项目。

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