bankroll

/ˈbæŋkrəʊl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbæŋkrəʊl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbaŋk-ˌrōl/ (ame, mw)

bankroll — verb

  • bankrollpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • bankrollshe / she / it
  • bankrolledpast simple
  • bankrolling-ing form

1. to provide the money needed for a project, business, or activity, often when you

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to provide the money needed for a project, business, or activity, often when you are a wealthy individual or an organisation that expects a return or credit for the support

例句

A wealthy tech investor agreed to bankroll Rin's plan to open a coding school.

agreed to bankroll

The city council voted to bankroll the renovation of the old public library.

同義詞
  • finance

    more neutral and broader; can refer to any kind of funding, including loans

  • fund

    the most general term; used for both large and small amounts

  • sponsor

    often implies public association or marketing benefit in return

  • back

    can include non-financial support such as reputation or expertise

文法句型

bankroll + noun phrase (project/person/activity)

用法筆記

The subject is typically a wealthy person, a company, or an organisation. The object is usually an entire project or enterprise — bankroll is not used for small everyday expenses. Frequently used in entertainment, startup, and political campaign contexts.

常見錯誤

The company bankrolled my taxi fare to the airport.
The company bankrolled the entire research expedition.
💡bankroll implies funding a whole project or activity, not minor individual costs.

bankroll — noun