fund

• 为特定目的而储蓄或拨出的钱款；也可指某事物的储备或蕴藏。

A noun referring to a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose, or a supply of something.

1. B1formal

   A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

   基金

   • The company set up a fund for employee training.
   • They raised a fund to support the local library.
   • The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

   同义词capitalendowmentkittynest eggpoolpursereservetrust

2. Financial resourceB1formal

   A pool of money, often managed by an organization, used for investments or specific projects.

   资金

   • He invested in a mutual fund for retirement.
   • The charity manages a fund for educational scholarships.
   • The pension fund provides income for retired workers.

   同义词capitalendowmentfloatkittynest eggpoolpursereservetreasurytrust

• 动词，表示为项目、活动或组织提供资金或财政资源的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of providing money or financial resources for a project, activity, or organization.

1. Provide money forB2formal

   To provide financial resources for a project, activity, or organization.

   资助

   • The government funded the research project.
   • They funded the startup with venture capital.
   • The charity is funded by private donations.

   同义词backbankrollcapitalizeendowfinancesponsorsubsidizesupportunderwrite

   反义词disinvestwithdraw

2. B2formal

   To pay for something, especially a large expense.

   资助

   • She funded her education through scholarships.
   • The company funded the construction of a new factory.
   • They funded the expedition with a grant from the foundation.

   同义词backbankrollcapitalizeendowfinancesubsidizesupportunderwrite

   反义词default