subsidy
US /ˈsʌb.sə.di/
UK /ˈsʌb.sə.di/
1.
補貼, 津貼
a sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low
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The government provides subsidies to farmers.
政府向農民提供補貼。
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The company relies heavily on government subsidies to stay afloat.
該公司嚴重依賴政府補貼才能維持營運。