wage

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Definitions

n.

Money paid to a worker, usually calculated on an hourly or daily basis.

工资,薪酬

v.

To carry on or engage in (a war, campaign, etc.).

发动,进行(战争等)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
wageother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.wage war发起战争
  • 2.wage campaign发起运动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Workers earned a modest wage of fifteen dollars per hour.

  • 2.

    The government decided to wage war against corruption and crime.

  • 3.

    Companies wage fierce competition to capture market share.

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