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endow

/ɪnˈdaʊ/

CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6645 in the learning path

捐资设立;资助

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Definitions

v. give money to support an institution or position permanently

捐资设立;资助

v. give someone or something a particular quality or ability

赋予品质或能力

Example

Her family endowed a scholarship at the local college.

她的家人在当地学院捐资设立了一项奖学金。

Private donations can endow research centres that investigate long-term solutions to urgent public health problems.

私人捐款可以资助研究中心,为紧迫的公共卫生问题探索长期解决方案。

Collocations

  • endow a scholarship
  • endow a chair
  • be endowed with

Word family

  • endowment (n.)

Usage tip

be endowed with常指天生具备某种才能或品质。

FAQ

What does endow mean?
give money to support an institution or position permanently give someone or something a particular quality or ability
How is endow pronounced?
UK /ɪnˈdaʊ/, US /ɪnˈdaʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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