redound
/rɪˈdaʊnd/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7167 in the learning path
有助于；产生某种结果
Definitions
v. To produce a particular result, especially credit or benefit.
有助于；产生某种结果
Example
Your generosity will redound to the whole team's credit.
你的慷慨之举将为整个团队增光。
Sustained investment in public libraries can redound to the benefit of communities by expanding access to knowledge.
持续投资公共图书馆可以扩大获取知识的机会，从而造福社区。
Collocations
- redound to someone's credit
- redound to the benefit of
- redound to someone's honour
Usage tip
正式且少见；常接to，不能直接接宾语表示增加。
FAQ
- What does redound mean?
- To produce a particular result, especially credit or benefit.
- How is redound pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈdaʊnd/, US /rɪˈdaʊnd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
