earnings

• 名词，指在一定时期内收入超过支出的部分，或通过工作、服务而获得的钱。

A noun referring to the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period, or the money received in exchange for work or services.

不可数

1. Net profit or incomeB2formalbusiness

   The amount of money a company or individual retains after deducting all expenses and costs, including non-cash items like depreciation, over a specific period.

   净利润或收入

   • The company's quarterly earnings exceeded analysts' expectations.
   • After accounting for depreciation, earnings were slightly lower than last year.
   • Investors closely monitor earnings reports for signs of financial health.
   • Small business earnings often fluctuate with seasonal demand.

   同义词bottom lineincomenet incomenet profitprofittake-home pay

2. Money received for work or investmentB1formal

   Financial compensation or return gained from employment, services, or capital investments.

   收入

   • Her earnings as a freelance designer have grown steadily.
   • Dividends and interest form a significant part of his investment earnings.
   • The report compares average earnings across different industries.
   • They saved a portion of their annual earnings for retirement.

   同义词compensationgainincomepayproceedsprofitremunerationreturnrevenuesalaryyield