subsidy
To provide financial support for an activity, organization, or industry, usually by a government, to keep prices low or to ensure a service remains functional. It involves paying part of the cost of production or operation so that the end user pays a reduced price.
أمثلة
3 من 5The company decided to subsidize the cost of gym memberships for all employees.
The company decided to pay part of the cost of gym memberships for all employees.
The government has proposed to subsidize the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.
The government has proposed to provide financial aid to the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.
My parents still subsidize my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.
My parents still help pay for my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
The prefix 'sub-' means 'under.' Think of a subsidy as money that sits 'under' the price of a product to hold it up so it doesn't fall (fail) or cost too much.
اختبار سريع
Many cities ________ public transportation to encourage citizens to use buses instead of cars.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: subsidize
أمثلة
The company decided to subsidize the cost of gym memberships for all employees.
everydayThe company decided to pay part of the cost of gym memberships for all employees.
The government has proposed to subsidize the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.
formalThe government has proposed to provide financial aid to the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.
My parents still subsidize my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.
informalMy parents still help pay for my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.
In this paper, we examine how states subsidize higher education to promote social mobility.
academicIn this paper, we examine how states provide funding for higher education to promote social mobility.
Large corporations often subsidize their research and development departments through tax credits.
businessLarge corporations often fund their research and development departments through tax credits.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
state-subsidized
funded or supported by the government
cross-subsidize
using profits from one area to pay for costs in another
heavily subsidized
receiving a significant amount of financial aid
يُخلط عادةً مع
Sponsorship is usually for marketing or branding benefits, while subsidizing is meant to lower the price or support a necessary service.
A grant is a specific sum of money given for a particular project, whereas a subsidy is often an ongoing payment to keep prices low.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Use 'subsidize' when discussing economic support that results in lower consumer prices or business costs. It is most commonly used in political and economic contexts.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often use the noun 'subsidy' where the verb 'subsidize' is required, saying 'the government subsidy the food' instead of 'the government subsidizes the food.'
نصيحة للحفظ
The prefix 'sub-' means 'under.' Think of a subsidy as money that sits 'under' the price of a product to hold it up so it doesn't fall (fail) or cost too much.
أصل الكلمة
From the Latin 'subsidium', meaning 'auxiliary force' or 'reserve troops,' literally 'sitting behind' (sub- 'under' + sedere 'to sit').
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
Subsidies are a major point of political debate in many countries, particularly regarding agricultural subsidies in the EU and US, or subsidies for green energy.
اختبار سريع
Many cities ________ public transportation to encourage citizens to use buses instead of cars.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: subsidize
مفردات ذات صلة
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كلمات ذات صلة
sit
A1To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.
stand
A1To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.
pay
A1To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.
meet
A1To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.
continue
A1To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.
set
A1To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.
learn
A1To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.
lead
A1To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.
understand
A1To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.
follow
A1To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.
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