yields
US /jiːldz/
UK /jiːldz/
動詞
1.
生產, 產生
produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product)
範例:
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The apple trees yielded a bountiful harvest this year.
蘋果樹今年結出了豐碩的果實。
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This investment yields a high return.
這項投資產生高回報。
2.
屈服, 讓步
give way to arguments, demands, or pressure
範例:
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He refused to yield to their threats.
他拒絕屈服於他們的威脅。
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The government finally yielded to public pressure.
政府最終屈服於公眾壓力。
3.
坍塌, 屈服
give way under force or pressure
範例:
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The old bridge might yield under the weight of the heavy truck.
舊橋可能會在重型卡車的重量下坍塌。
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The door finally yielded to his persistent pushing.
門最終屈服於他持續的推力。
名詞
1.
產量, 產出
the full amount of an agricultural or industrial product
範例:
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The farm's corn yield was higher than expected this season.
本季農場的玉米產量高於預期。
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The new factory is expected to have a high yield.
新工廠預計將有高產量。
2.
收益率, 收益
the income provided by an investment
範例:
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The bond has a high yield of 5%.
該債券的收益率高達5%。
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Investors are looking for higher yields in the current market.
投資者正在當前市場中尋求更高的收益。