endow
英 [ɪnˈdaʊ]
[VERB]
endows , endowing , endowed
1. [T 及物动词] 天生赋予
You say that someone is endowed with a particular desirable ability, characteristic, or possession when they have it by chance or by birth.
双语例句
例：You are endowed with wealth, good health and a lively intellect.
你天生赋有财富、健康，和敏锐的智力。
2. [T 及物动词] 赋予（某种特征或品质）
If you endow something with a particular feature or quality, you provide it with that feature or quality.
近义词
imbue
双语例句
例：Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours.
香草几个世纪以来一直被用来赋予各种食品以淡淡的香味。
3. [T 及物动词] 资助
If someone endows an institution, scholarship, or project, they provide a large amount of money that will produce the income needed to pay for it.
双语例句
例：The ambassador has endowed a $1 million public-service fellowships programme.
大使资助了一个100万美元的公共服务奖学金项目。
VERB. 动词
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