subsidy
US /ˈsʌb.sə.di/
UK /ˈsʌb.sə.di/
1.
补贴, 津贴
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.
政府向农民提供补贴。
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The company relies heavily on government subsidies to stay afloat.
该公司严重依赖政府补贴才能维持运营。