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endowment

/enˈdaʊmənt/ American
Picture: endowment
  • n. 捐助, 天赋, 才能
Definition
  • n. money given to support an institution, or a natural talent or ability
Example
The university received a large endowment from a former student.
这所大学收到了一位校友的一大笔捐赠基金。