| 单词 | earn |
| 释义 | earn (ɜːʳn ) Word forms: earns , earning , earned 1. verb A2 If you earn money, you receive money in return for work that you do. Charlie was earning eight pounds, I was earning five. [VERB noun] What a lovely way to earn a living. [VERB noun] The dancers can earn anything between £80 and £130 for each session. [VERB noun] She was always out earning. [VERB] Synonyms: be paid, make, get, receive 2. verb If something earns money, it produces money as profit or interest. ...a current account which earns little or no interest. [VERB noun] We buy everything abroad with the money earned from oil imports. [VERB noun] 3. verb If you earn something such as praise, you get it because you deserve it. Companies must earn a reputation for honesty. [VERB noun] I think that's earned him very high admiration. [VERB noun noun] Synonyms: deserve, win, gain, attain 4. to earn a crust phrase [VERB inflects] If you earn a crust, you earn enough money to live on, especially by doing work you would prefer not to do. [British] In his early days, he would do almost anything to earn a crust from the sport. Idioms: earn a crust [British] to earn enough money to live on In his early days, he would do almost anything to earn a crust from the sport. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers earn your corn [British] to be successful and therefore justify the money that has been spent, for example on training The back four got us through the match. They earned their corn against Middlesbrough and that's why we came off with a win. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers earn your spurs [mainly British] to have shown that you are capable of doing something well, and that you can be relied on to do it well in the future How did he earn his spurs for the toughest police job in the country? Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: earn a fortune If you get very good at it, though, you can earn a fortune as a professional polo player. Times, Sunday Times Athletes earn a fortune and the money comes from us. Times, Sunday Times Those players who earn a fortune from glossy magazine deals these days also have plenty to thank him for. The Sun You'll earn a fortune and get a lavish transfer budget to sign the world's finest players - many are already at the club. Times, Sunday Times All they had to do was be honest - who, after all, could begrudge them the chance to earn a fortune in three hours? Times, Sunday Times Computer software companies earn their livelihood by selling the right to use their programs. Christianity Today How easy, when you earn your livelihood from the game, to forget your love of the game. Times, Sunday Times They earn their livelihood by cultivation and weaving. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He tried to earn his livelihood by writing fiction and by setting up a series of weekly newspapers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It involves changing the ways in which people earn their livelihood, and changing the organization of business, manufacturing, agriculture, finance, healthcare, education and travel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a cute way of earning a living, in an age of subcontracting, and almost legal. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This could change the way you earn a living and you handle even the tetchiest people well. The Sun (2009) He had been allowed to enter Italy as a political refugee and had since lived in Taranto earning a living as an import-export agent. THE KEYS OF HELL (2002) Why do some poorly-paid workers struggle to acquire the skills that would allow them to earn a living wage? Times, Sunday Times (2013) He says he has a heart complaint which means he's not fit to go out and earn a living. The Sun (2009) The team did not earn a medal, but from that point on he was a dominating centre in international play. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Now perhaps my son can get one - at least he's fought for his country and earned his medals. The Sun He might actually fight this time and earn the medals he wears. The Sun He really earned that medal. Times, Sunday Times When asked about the action for which he earned his medal, he would often say that really he was just saving himself. Times, Sunday Times He earned his moniker because he left chalk footprints as a calling card. Times, Sunday Times He earned his moniker when he saved one of these inmates from the chair. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The engine has earned the monikers bulletproof and indestructible by many. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He said little about the affair afterwards and earned the moniker the silent general. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Is it any wonder this fortunate fellow earned the nickname he did? Times, Sunday Times He earned his nickname after gaining control of the area through his security business but always denied involvement in organised crime. Times, Sunday Times Symptoms include a rash, headaches and muscle and joint pains so severe it has earned the nickname 'bonecrusher disease'. The Sun It has earned the nickname 'the loo with a view'. Times, Sunday Times He's even earned a nickname. The Sun It began a year ago with the insistence on her invincibility, as though she did not need to earn the nomination but was owed it by a grateful party. Times, Sunday Times He trailed considerably behind on the first ballot, but gained steam to win the second and third balloting, although again by not enough margin to earn the nomination. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each of its seven seasons earned a nomination for the award. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Can we earn the privilege of talking to people (rather than at them) by being willing to listen to them? Christianity Today No one should have to earn the privilege to be heard. Globe and Mail Commoners, who had to earn that privilege over years of service, were never that young. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Only short-listed films earn the privilege to be nominated for any of the six categories that are handed out each year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I think it's safe to say he will have earned that privilege. Times, Sunday Times By some estimates, as few as 1 percent of sellers earn a profit. Christianity Today Big companies get it in the neck for daring to earn a profit from saving lives. Times, Sunday Times Not even paying herself a salary yet, she hopes to earn a profit in 2008. Houston Chronicle It has struggled to earn a profit in recent years. Times, Sunday Times Fund companies are entitled to earn a profit, but fees should be reasonable and transparent. Times, Sunday Times Once you are in a new job, you will then have a chance to earn that promotion after the market turns around again. The Sun His final record of 96 was insufficient to earn a promotion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He added 25 doubles, 2 triples, and 5 home runs to his total, but did not earn a promotion back to the major leagues. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite her talent, it takes a budget cut to earn her promotion, which comes with no increase in pay. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But, he still performed well enough to earn a promotion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Buildings may earn a rating of between one and four globes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And it earns the rating. canada.com This show failed to earn the ratings of the first season. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The episode earned a ratings share of 3.2/7 among adults aged 18 to 49 and a 5.4/8 score overall. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It earned a ratings share of 3.4/8 among 18- to 49-year-olds and scored a 5.9/8 ratings share overall. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Choose well and you could earn a return of 6%-7% a year, a couple of points above a typical buy-to-let property. Times, Sunday Times They will be the losers, as will the millions who need to earn a return from their savings. Times, Sunday Times He would need to earn a return of 6.1 per cent on the tax-free lump sum to bring his income back to the level before the lump sum was taken. Times, Sunday Times Buyers can earn a return on their investment in the months that they are not visiting, with the apartments automatically entered into the resort's rental pool. Times, Sunday Times So if we assume growth averages 0.7% a year for the 5.75-year term of the plan, you would earn a return equivalent to 6.8% a year. Times, Sunday Times Students will pay no tuition fees, earn a salary of £18,000 and end up with an engineering degree apprenticeship after four years. Times,Sunday Times Successful applicants earn a salary and close protection qualifications. The Sun Many, especially those not in full-time employment, fail to take out life insurance because they do not earn a salary. Times, Sunday Times Why shouldn't [workers] get paid as soon as they earn a salary, rather than waiting to be paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? Times,Sunday Times While graduates are predicted to earn a salary premium of more than 100,000 over their lifetime compared to non-graduates, this can vary wildly by course and institution. Times, Sunday Times Approximately 3% of those nominated successfully earn the scholarship. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He redshirted his first year (1994), then earned a scholarship and a starting position at right guard on the offensive line in 1996. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Originally a walk-on, he eventually earned a scholarship. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He earned a scholarship after joining the team as a walk-on in 1999. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was a walk-on player who earned a scholarship. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, she scored extremely well on the balance beam, and was the only competitor in the meet, junior or senior, to earn a score over 16.00 on this event. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Airmen can potentially earn a score of 100, with the run counting as 60%, waist circumference as 20%, and both strength test counting as 10% each. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Earning a score for every posture isn't exactly a yogic concept. Times, Sunday Times The league's 72 clubs must score 4,500 to earn a share of the prize pot. The Sun Online writers are invited to post stories and essays and start discussions, and the most popular contributors can earn a share of the site's ad revenue. Times, Sunday Times He developed a portable cast welding machine on wheels that would earn his share of work in the rail industry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He wanted control of the business for himself, and to be able to earn a share of the profits. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They earn money for every order placed and can build a team of fellow distributors, allowing them to boost their income further by earning a share of their team's sales. The Sun But the 29-year-old fought his way back up to 61 in the rankings to earn his spot in this year's first round. The Sun The reminders of that time are still in evidence on match days of as and the current skipper would love to earn a spot in their history books. The Sun This time everyone had to earn a spot, including the eight finalists of last year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But he out-hustled, out-ran and out-lifted just about everyone else during spring practice his sophomore year to earn a spot on varsity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After a difficult debut with a red card, he started to earn his spot in the squad. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The course completed, they'll earn the title of tiro or beginner gladiator. Times, Sunday Times But you have got to earn this title. Times, Sunday Times At the age of 15 she set the world record as the youngest person in the world to earn the title. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Someone else may earn the title by checking in more times than the previous mayor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By the sound of it, you have entirely earned that title and are perfectly entitled to regular contact with your stepson. The Sun After acknowledging how long it had taken to earn that victory, he refuses to dwell any longer upon it. Times, Sunday Times The 30 year-old hurler became the only pitcher in baseball history to earn a victory by hitting his own walk-off home run. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's a long time since we had earned a victory so this was an important result for us. Times, Sunday Times You have to earn your victories. Times, Sunday Times He certainly earned his victory here. Times, Sunday Times On the break, they offered pace and verve, a combination that deservedly earned them the advantage in the first half. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It's not enough, one gathers, for these marathon runners to be celebrated for pounding 26 miles of pavement in four hours and for deservedly earning a sense of lifetime achievement. Times, Sunday Times (2008) 3.30 HAY: Consistent topweight Drill Sergeant deservedly earned his stripes with a win at Royal Ascot. The Sun (2009) She acted in a large number of stage plays and earn fame from it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His knighthood was a form of secular canonisation by a nation that still knows the difference between earned fame and passing celebrity. Times,Sunday Times Robots are creating paintings and mimicking celebrated artists, earning fame and the occasional small fortune for the engineers and academics doing the programming. Times, Sunday Times The pair fall out when one of them earns fame and fortune after stumbling on a clever invention - which the other thought too daft to invest in! The Sun Both earned fame as champions of 'reform'. The Times Literary Supplement She added that the format was quicker to make and upload for those who earned money from vlogging. Times, Sunday Times (2018) The parents have to work harder and longer to earn money to assuage their guilt. Times, Sunday Times (2007) If we need to earn money from touring, we will. The Sun (2010) Instead of wasting money on rent, why not earn money by renting rooms to other students? The Sun (2014) Army doctors, plainly exhausted, earn praise but the soldiers blocking approach roads just seem like uncaring enforcers. Times,Sunday Times He did however earn praise for his later choice of candidates. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Earning praise from teachers gave me a new sense of control — over my schoolwork. The Sun Such touches have won over film stars and critics alike, even earning praise from the industry itself. Times, Sunday Times Her performance earned praise from the show's judges, but all four opted to send her home. The Sun From the beginning, he understood the risks of trying to earn recognition as an actor. Times, Sunday Times His talent and musical expertise also extends into the realm of music production that helped him earn recognition and rewards. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Members of each house earn recognition for their house when they participate in school activities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The studio system produced frenetic activity in the local film industry as many films were made annually and several local talents started to earn recognition abroad. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Offensively, a lot of players earned recognition that was both good and bad. Houston Chronicle Its technology allows journalists, publishers and bloggers to earn revenue from the products they write about, if their readers then click through and buy that product. Times, Sunday Times Negotiate hard on final price but be conscious that an underfunded service provider will always be looking to earn revenue in other ways or escape from the contract. Times, Sunday Times The words 'universally accessible' carry the implicit threat that nobody can actually own or earn revenue from any information since it will all be just out there. Times, Sunday Times These startups are usually in the very early stages of development and often have yet to earn revenue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This principle allows greater evaluation of actual profitability and performance (shows how much was spent to earn revenue). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Submit your short and earn royalties every time someone watches it - the most popular films earn their makers tens of thousands of dollars. Times, Sunday Times I still earn royalties from books and photographs, but it's very little. Times, Sunday Times Of the group's twenty projects around the world, only five or six actually earn royalties. Times, Sunday Times It could later earn royalties if the virus became endemic like seasonal influenza. Times,Sunday Times For the first time in the studio's history, individual creators could retain their rights, and earn royalties on their creations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Instead, he prefers to perform his duties and to earn his rank in the army on his own. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, numerous states do not practice this notation because many senior commissioned and noncommissioned officers earned their rank while serving at the federal level. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was only seventeen when he earned the rank of lieutenant for bravery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was a combat engineer officer before earning the rank of major. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She earned the rank of professor in 1952. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We have to build a relationship with people and earn their trust and respect. Christianity Today We have to earn his trust before he will confide in us. Times, Sunday Times Earn the trust and respect of the people who count on you. Times, Sunday Times Tell him he needs to earn your trust if he wants your relationship to survive. The Sun People come to see you for advice and you have to earn their trust and build a rapport with them. Times, Sunday Times Is there a lender that would give me a mortgage for about 112,000 based on my future earning potential? Times, Sunday Times The moon makes your commitment chart strong, helping plans you start work on today go all the way - and boosting your earning potential. The Sun They told me an experienced dancer could earn up to 1,000 per night -very good earning potential. The Sun It may not usually be a debilitating condition, but suddenly my earning potential had dropped to zero. Times, Sunday Times Someone who completes a high-level apprenticeship has worked hard to develop serious skills in their chosen trade and will have the earning potential to match. Times, Sunday Times We have rightly earned our pension. The Sun (2009) His work rightly earned him the epithet " Apostle of Austria. Christianity Today (2000) He will say that, given his party's vehement criticism of the banks since 2008, the Lib Dems have ' rightly earned ourselves a reputation as loud critics of corporate irresponsibility'. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Translations: Chinese: 挣得 Japanese: 稼ぐ |
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