n.[C]

1. 津贴，补贴；补助金
   This industry depends for its survival on government subsidies.

   这个行业靠政府津贴而得以维持。

2. 【史】（旧时英国议会发给王室的）特别津贴
3. （一国为换取另一国军事援助而给的）财政援助

n.

1. a sum of money granted from public funds to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.
   ▸a sum of money granted to support an undertaking held to be in the public interest.
   ▸a grant or contribution of money.
2. historical a parliamentary grant to the sovereign for state needs.
   ▸a tax levied on a particular occasion.