n.[C]

1. 津貼，補貼；補助金
   This industry depends for its survival on government subsidies.

   這個行業靠政府津貼而得以維持。

2. 【史】（舊時英國議會發給王室的）特別津貼
3. （一國為換取另一國軍事援助而給的）財政援助

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.