subsidize
/ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5646 in the learning path
补贴；资助
Definitions
v. Pay part of the cost of an activity or service
补贴；资助
Example
My employer subsidizes lunch at the office cafeteria.
我的雇主为办公室食堂的午餐提供补贴。
Governments could subsidize public transport to make commuting more affordable and reduce urban traffic.
政府可以补贴公共交通，让通勤费用更可负担，并缓解城市交通拥堵。
Collocations
- subsidize public transport
- heavily subsidized
- subsidize the cost of
Word family
- subsidy (n.)
- subsidization (n.)
Synonyms
- support
- fund
Usage tip
英式也写作subsidise；补贴通常只承担部分费用。
FAQ
- What does subsidize mean?
- Pay part of the cost of an activity or service
- How is subsidize pronounced?
- UK /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/, US /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
