C1 noun 中性

income

/ˈɪn.kʌm/

Income refers to the money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments. It encompasses all forms of financial gain, including wages, salaries, rent, interest, and dividends, typically measured over a specific period.

例句

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Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.

Most of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.

2

The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.

The charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.

3

I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.

I want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.

词族

名词
income
形容词
incoming
相关
incomer
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记忆技巧

Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.

快速测验

The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.

正确!

正确答案是: income

例句

1

Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.

everyday

Most of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.

2

The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.

formal

The charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.

3

I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.

informal

I want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.

4

Sociological studies often examine the correlation between household income and educational attainment.

academic

Academic research looks at the link between family money and levels of education.

5

The corporation reported a significant increase in net income during the last fiscal quarter.

business

The company showed a large rise in total profit for the last three months.

词族

名词
income
形容词
incoming
相关
incomer

常见搭配

disposable income money left after taxes and essential bills
gross income total money earned before any deductions
source of income the place or activity where money is earned
low-income earning a small amount of money
steady income money that is received regularly and reliably

常用短语

living beyond one's income

spending more money than one earns

passive income

money earned with little to no daily effort

fixed income

an income that does not change over time, like a pension

容易混淆的词

income vs revenue

Revenue refers to the total money a business brings in before expenses; income is the net profit or personal earnings.

income vs salary

Salary is a specific type of income paid by an employer, whereas income can include investments and side projects.

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使用说明

At the C1 level, distinguish between 'gross income' (before tax) and 'net income' (after tax). It is frequently used in discussions regarding economics, social class, and personal finance.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'income' when they specifically mean 'salary' (fixed monthly pay) or 'revenue' (total business turnover). Remember that 'income' is the most general term for money coming in.

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记忆技巧

Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.

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词源

From Middle English, originally meaning 'an entrance' or 'a coming in,' derived from 'in' + 'come'.

语法模式

Usually uncountable when referring to the concept of money earned. Can be used as a countable noun (incomes) when comparing different groups or types of earnings. Often functions as an attributive noun, such as in 'income tax' or 'income bracket'.
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文化背景

In many English-speaking cultures, asking 'How much is your income?' is considered intrusive and impolite in social settings.

快速测验

The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.

正确!

正确答案是: income

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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