B2 verb 중립

subsidy

/ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/

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.

예시

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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.

어휘 가족

명사
subsidy
Verb
subsidize
형용사
subsidized
관련
subsidization
💡

암기 팁

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.

빠른 퀴즈

Many cities ________ public transportation to encourage citizens to use buses instead of cars.

정답!

정답은: subsidize

예시

1

The company decided to subsidize the cost of gym memberships for all employees.

everyday

The company decided to pay part of the cost of gym memberships for all employees.

2

The government has proposed to subsidize the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.

formal

The government has proposed to provide financial aid to the agricultural sector to protect local farmers from international competition.

3

My parents still subsidize my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.

informal

My parents still help pay for my lifestyle even though I have a part-time job.

4

In this paper, we examine how states subsidize higher education to promote social mobility.

academic

In this paper, we examine how states provide funding for higher education to promote social mobility.

5

Large corporations often subsidize their research and development departments through tax credits.

business

Large corporations often fund their research and development departments through tax credits.

어휘 가족

명사
subsidy
Verb
subsidize
형용사
subsidized
관련
subsidization

자주 쓰는 조합

heavily subsidize to provide a large amount of financial support
government subsidizes when the state pays part of the costs
subsidize housing to make living costs cheaper for residents
subsidize production to reduce the cost of making goods
partially subsidize to pay for a portion of the total cost

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

subsidy vs sponsorship

Sponsorship is usually for marketing or branding benefits, while subsidizing is meant to lower the price or support a necessary service.

subsidy vs grant

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.'

💡

암기 팁

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.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'subsidium', meaning 'auxiliary force' or 'reserve troops,' literally 'sitting behind' (sub- 'under' + sedere 'to sit').

문법 패턴

Transitive verb: takes a direct object (e.g., subsidize the industry). Often used in the passive voice: 'The project is subsidized by the state.' Regular verb conjugation: subsidizes, subsidized, subsidizing.
🌍

문화적 맥락

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.

빠른 퀴즈

Many cities ________ public transportation to encourage citizens to use buses instead of cars.

정답!

정답은: subsidize

관련 단어

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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