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• 动词，表示通过工作、努力或提供服务而获得金钱或有价值的东西。也可表示赢得、博得（尊重、信任等）或产生（收入、利息等）。

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving money or something of value in return for work, effort, or services rendered.

1. Receive money for workA1formal

   To receive money in return for work or services.

   赚钱

   • She earns a good salary as a teacher.
   • He earned $50 for mowing the lawn.
   • They earn their living by farming.

   同义词bring incleargainmakenetobtainsecuretake home

2. Deserve or gainA2formal

   To gain something as a result of one's efforts or behavior.

   赢得

   • He earned the respect of his colleagues through hard work.
   • She earned a reputation for being reliable.
   • The team earned a place in the finals.

   同义词acquireattaindeservegainmeritobtainprocuresecurewin

   反义词forfeitlose

3. Generate profitB1formal

   To produce a profit or financial return.

   产生收益

   • The investment earned a 10% return.
   • The company earned millions last quarter.
   • His savings account earns interest every month.

   同义词bring ingeneratenetproducereturnyield

   反义词losespendsquander