fund
/fʌnd/ (bre, ipa) · /fʌnd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfənd/ (ame, mw)
fund — noun
- fundsingular
- fundsplural
1. money that people or organisations keep for a specific goal, such as paying for
money that people or organisations keep for a specific goal, such as paying for a child's education or rebuilding after a disaster.
The school created a fund to help students pay for sports equipment and uniforms.
fund for [purpose] with infinitive
Andrei puts money into a travel fund each month to visit his family abroad.
After the earthquake, the charity's emergency fund provided tents and clean water.
Ryo set up a college fund for his daughter when she was born.
The neighbourhood raised a fund to repair the local playground.
文法句型
fund for [purpose]
用法筆記
Often used in compound nouns such as pension fund, trust fund, or scholarship fund — the second noun names the purpose.
常見錯誤
2. the money that someone can use for the things they need to buy or pay for, such
the money that someone can use for the things they need to buy or pay for, such as salaries, materials, or services.
The hospital does not have enough funds to hire more nurses this year.
often plural: enough funds / lack of funds
Public funds were used to repair the old bridge in the centre of town.
The team's research project was cancelled because of a lack of funds.
The charity is trying to raise funds for a new children's hospital.
Takeshi's business plan failed because he ran short of funds too quickly.
文法句型
funds for [purpose]
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the plural (funds) when used in this sense. Singular fund in sense 1 refers to a specific designated pool; plural funds means money in general.
常見錯誤
3. a company or organisation that collects money from many investors and then buys
a company or organisation that collects money from many investors and then buys stocks, bonds, or other assets with the aim of earning a profit.
Hugo invested his savings in an international fund that buys shares in technology companies.
invest in a fund / mutual fund / index fund
The pension fund owns shares in hundreds of companies around the world.
Putri chose a low-risk fund that mostly invests in government bonds and stable businesses.
Selim asked a financial adviser to recommend a well-performing growth fund.
Christopher manages a fund that focuses on renewable energy projects in Asia.
- investment trust
a specific type of fund whose shares are traded on a stock exchange
- portfolio
refers to the collection of investments themselves, not the organisation
- mutual fund
the most common type of fund for individual investors in the US
文法句型
fund + that [clause]
用法筆記
Commonly appears in compounds such as mutual fund, hedge fund, index fund, and pension fund. Unlike sense 1, sense 4 refers to the organisation itself, not the sum of money it holds.
常見錯誤
4. a large supply of a non-monetary resource, such as knowledge, experience, or a p
a large supply of a non-monetary resource, such as knowledge, experience, or a personal quality like patience or humour.
Grandma has a fund of funny stories from her years as a primary-school teacher.
fund of + stories / knowledge / experience (figurative)
The old fisherman had a fund of knowledge about the tides and local sea life.
Roya's fund of patience seemed endless, even when the children would not listen.
Talia's grandfather possessed a fund of wisdom gained from decades of farming.
Every good teacher needs a fund of energy to keep young students engaged.
文法句型
fund of [something]
用法筆記
This sense is noticeably more formal and slightly dated than senses 1 and 2 (the financial senses). Common in set phrases: a fund of stories, a fund of knowledge, a fund of goodwill.
fund — verb
- fundpresent simple I / you / we / they
- funds3rd person singular
- funding-ing form
- fundedpast simple
1. to give or supply the money needed to cover the cost of a project, a service, or
to give or supply the money needed to cover the cost of a project, a service, or an organisation — for example, a government funding a new school or a company paying for a research programme.
The government funded a new research centre for clean energy north of the city.
The art exhibition was funded by a group of local businesses and private donors.
passive: be funded by [agent]
Eleni plans to fund her studies through a combination of scholarships and part-time work.
The city council agreed to fund a free after-school programme for teenagers.
This medical trial is funded by a grant from the national health institute.
- defund
to stop providing money for something
文法句型
fund + noun phrase
be funded by [someone/something]
用法筆記
Very commonly used in the passive voice when the source of money is the focus: The project was funded by the EU. The direct object is the activity or organisation, not the recipient — compare to sponsor (which can support a person directly).
常見錯誤
2. to put money aside regularly so that it collects in a dedicated account for a fu
to put money aside regularly so that it collects in a dedicated account for a future need, such as paying off a debt or providing for retirement.
The company has funded a retirement plan for its employees over the past ten years.
fund a [plan/account/reserve] for a future need
Tariro funds her travel account by putting aside a small amount from each pay cheque.
The city council voted to fund a reserve for road repairs rather than borrowing money.
Yuki funds her kitchen-renovation fund by depositing a small amount from every pay cheque into a separate account.
The university funds a special trust to support student research each summer.
- accumulate
broader — can apply to anything that grows over time, not just money
- set aside
a phrasal verb; less formal but covers the same idea of saving for later
- earmark
to designate money for a specific purpose, often in a budget
文法句型
fund + noun phrase
fund for [purpose]
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 1: sense 1 means 'pay for something now', while sense 2 means 'gradually build a pool of money for later'. This sense often appears with financial planning vocabulary: fund a pension, fund an account, fund a reserve.
fund — abbreviation
1. a short written form of the word 'fundamental', used mainly in notes, labels, an
a short written form of the word 'fundamental', used mainly in notes, labels, and financial documents.
The textbook chapter was labelled 'Fund. Analysis' meaning fundamental analysis.
written abbreviation in titles and notes
Nikhil wrote 'fund. principles' in his notebook to review the basic rules.
The course syllabus listed 'Fund. Concepts of Economics' as the first topic.
In her study notes, Charlotte used 'fund.' for fundamental throughout.
The worksheet asked students to explain the fund. ideas of each theory.
用法筆記
This is a written abbreviation — it is not spoken aloud as 'fund'. In speech, the full word 'fundamental' is used. The abbreviation appears most often in financial education materials and note-taking.