Definitions
v. Let someone use something temporarily, expecting its return.
借出；贷出
v. Give support or add a particular quality to something.
给予；增添
Example
Could you lend me your umbrella until tomorrow?
你能把雨伞借给我用到明天吗？
Local banks could lend small businesses money to invest in cleaner production methods.
地方银行可以向小企业贷款，帮助它们投资更清洁的生产方式。
Collocations
- lend someone something
- lend money to
- lend support to
- lend a hand
Word family
- lender (n.)
- lending (n.)
Synonyms
- loan
Antonyms
- borrow
Usage tip
lend是借出，borrow是借入；过去式为lent。
FAQ
- What does lend mean?
- Let someone use something temporarily, expecting its return. Give support or add a particular quality to something.
- How is lend pronounced?
- UK /lend/, US /lend/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
