vested interest

• 个人对某事的切身利益或参与，尤指可能从中获得金钱或其他好处的情况。

A personal stake or involvement in an undertaking, especially one where the person stands to gain financially or otherwise from the outcome.

1. Personal stake or advantageB2formal

   A strong personal interest or stake in something because you expect to benefit from it.

   切身利益

   • The company has a vested interest in keeping its employees happy.
   • Politicians often have a vested interest in certain policies.
   • He has a vested interest in the success of the project because he invested money in it.

2. Legal right or claimC1formal

   A right or claim that is already established and cannot be taken away.

   既得权利

   • The employees have a vested interest in the pension fund.
   • Shareholders have a vested interest in the company's profits.
   • The law protects the vested interests of property owners.