endow /ɪnˈdaʊ/ CET6 TEM4 ( endowing, endowed, endows )

• 1. 

  V-T You say that someone is endowed with a particular desirable ability, characteristic, or possession when they have it by chance or by birth. 天生赋予 [usu passive]

  例：

  You are endowed with wealth, good health and a lively intellect.

  你天生赋有财富、健康，和敏锐的智力。

• 2. 

  V-T If you endow something with a particular feature or quality, you provide it with that feature or quality. 赋予 (某种特征或品质)

  例：

  Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours.

  香草几个世纪以来一直被用来赋予各种食品细腻的味道。

• 3. 

  V-T If someone endows an institution, scholarship, or project, they provide a large amount of money that will produce the income needed to pay for it. 资助

  例：

  The ambassador has endowed a $1 million public-service fellowships programme.

  大使资助了一个100万美元的公共服务奖学金项目。