earn
earn — 動詞
- earnpresent simple I / you / we / they
- earnshe / she / it
- earnedpast simple
- earning-ing form
1. to receive money in return for the work or services you provide, such as a salar
賺取；掙得
透過工作獲得金錢
to receive money in return for the work or services you provide, such as a salary, wage, or income
Sari earns a good salary working as a nurse at the city hospital.
Sari 在城裡醫院擔任護士，賺取一份可觀的薪水。
earn + salary (direct object for money received)
After finishing his apprenticeship, Ryo began to earn more money as a qualified electrician.
Ryo 完成學徒訓練後成為合格的電工，開始賺取更多收入。
Many part-time workers do not earn enough to cover their monthly rent and bills.
許多兼職工作者的收入不足以支付每月的房租與帳單。
earn + enough + to-infinitive (sufficiency pattern)
Selim earns extra income by driving for a ride-sharing service on weekends.
Selim 靠著週末為叫車服務開車，賺取額外收入。
earn + [noun] + by + gerund (method pattern)
The new factory will create jobs and help local people earn a steady living.
新工廠將創造就業機會，幫助當地居民賺取穩定的生活收入。
- earn a salary
- earn a wage
- earn a living
- earn income
- earn money
- earn a bonus
- well-earned
文法句型
earn + [money / salary / wage / income / living]
earn + by + -ing
intransitive: earn well / earn enough
用法筆記
This sense can be used transitively (with a direct object such as salary, wage, or income) or intransitively when the amount is clear from context: 'She earns well in her new role.' The object is almost always related to money or financial reward.
常見錯誤
2. to receive or deserve something because of your efforts, actions, or positive qu
贏得；博得
因努力而獲得應有回報
to receive or deserve something because of your efforts, actions, or positive qualities — for example, earning someone's trust by always telling the truth, or earning a victory through months of training
Padma earned the respect of her teammates after leading the project through a difficult crisis.
Padma 帶領團隊度過一場棘手的危機，贏得了隊友們的尊重。
earn + respect (abstract noun as direct object)
By volunteering at the shelter every weekend, Talia earned a reputation for kindness in her community.
Talia 每週末到收容所做志工，在社區裡博得了善心美名。
earn + reputation (achieved through sustained effort)
The basketball team earned a well-deserved victory after months of early-morning training sessions.
該籃球隊經過數月清晨的嚴格訓練，贏得一場實至名歸的勝利。
Kevin's honesty and reliability earned him the trust of everyone in the office.
Kevin 的誠實與可靠，為他贏得了辦公室裡每個人的信任。
double object: earn + [indirect object + direct object]
A teacher who listens carefully earns students' loyalty more easily than one who does not.
用心聆聽的老師比不用心的老師更容易贏得學生的忠誠。
- earn respect
- earn trust
- earn a reputation
- earn praise
- earn a place
- earn a living
- earn one's keep
- deserve
stronger emphasis on worthiness rather than the act of receiving: 'She deserves a break'
- merit
more formal, often used in academic or professional contexts: 'His proposal merits serious consideration'
- win
overlaps when effort leads to achievement: 'win admiration', but 'win' can also involve luck or competition
文法句型
earn + [respect / trust / reputation / praise / victory]
earn + [indirect object] + [direct object]
用法筆記
Frequently takes an abstract noun as direct object (respect, trust, reputation, praise, loyalty, place). Distinguish from sense 1: the object here is never money or income — it is something non-financial that is deserved because of effort or good conduct.
常見錯誤
3. to produce a financial return — such as interest, dividends, or profit — on mone
獲利；生息
投資或存款產生的金錢回報
to produce a financial return — such as interest, dividends, or profit — on money you have put into savings, investments, or loans
Chiara's savings account earns two and a half percent interest every year.
Chiara 的儲蓄帳戶每年產生百分之二點五的利息。
earn + interest (financial return from savings)
These government bonds earn a fixed return of four percent over a ten-year period.
這些政府公債在十年期間每年產生百分之四的固定收益。
earn + return (subject = investment instrument)
Rin earned a good profit from selling her shares just before the market price dropped.
Rin 在市場價格下跌前賣出持股，獲利可觀。
Money in the fund continues to earn income while the investor is abroad.
該基金的資金在投資人出國期間仍持續產生收益。
- earn interest
- earn profit
- earn a return
- earn dividends
- earn income on investments
文法句型
[investment / account] + earns + [interest / return / profit]
earn + [percentage] + interest/return
earn + [person] + [amount] + in interest
用法筆記
The subject is often the account, bond, or investment itself rather than a person: 'The account earns 4% interest.' When a person is the subject, the investment vehicle is usually mentioned: 'She earned 5% on her bonds.' Never used for losses — use 'suffer a loss' or 'incur a loss' instead.
常見錯誤
earn a/your crust
idiomTo make enough money to pay for basic needs like food and housing.
謀生
Maya earns her crust by working as a freelance graphic designer.
After losing his job, Brian struggled to earn a crust for his family.
earn your keep
idiomTo do useful work or provide value in exchange for being allowed to stay somewhere or receive benefits.
值得供養
Sara earns her keep at the farm by helping with the animals.
The new software must earn its keep by improving our productivity.
earn your stripes
idiomTo gain a position or reputation through hard work and achievements.
贏得地位
Diego earned his stripes as a chef by working in top restaurants.
To earn your stripes in this company, you need to complete a tough training program.
win/earn your spurs
idiomTo become famous or successful, especially after proving your ability.
獲得聲譽
Aiden won his spurs as a musician after his first album went platinum.
The young lawyer earned her spurs by winning a difficult case.