subsidize
UK/ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/US/'sʌbsidaiz/
TOEFLC2
Definitions
v.
To support financially by paying part of the cost
资助，给予补贴
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsubsidunder, below
+
-izesit, settle, be placed
=subsidize
Verb of subsidy: to give a subsidy. Don't confuse with subside (to die down).
Common Collocations
- 1.subsidize farmers补贴农民
- 2.subsidize housing资助住房
- 3.heavily subsidize大力补贴
- 4.subsidize the cost补贴费用
Example Sentences
- 1.
The government subsidizes public transport in major cities.
- 2.
Cheap loans help to subsidize first-time home buyers.