Definitions
v. To receive money in return for work.
挣得；赚取
v. To gain something deserved through your actions or qualities.
赢得；博得
Example
She earns extra money by walking dogs after school.
她放学后帮人遛狗，赚些零花钱。
Companies can earn public trust by reporting their environmental impact honestly and taking responsibility for their mistakes.
企业可以通过如实报告环境影响并为自身错误负责来赢得公众信任。
Collocations
- earn a living
- earn money
- earn respect
- earn a reputation
Word family
- earner (n.)
- earnings (n.)
- earned (adj.)
Usage tip
earn强调劳动或表现所得；win多指比赛获胜。
FAQ
- What does earn mean?
- To receive money in return for work. To gain something deserved through your actions or qualities.
- How is earn pronounced?
- UK /ɜːn/, US /ɜːrn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
