정부나 공공기관이 특정 산업이나 활동에 보조금 또는 장려금을 지급하다.
To support an organization or activity financially, especially by a government or public body to keep prices low or maintain a service.
예문:
"The government decided to subsidise public transport to encourage more people to leave their cars at home."
"Many European countries heavily subsidise the arts to ensure cultural heritage is preserved."
비용의 일부를 부담하여 다른 사람이 더 저렴하게 이용할 수 있도록 돕다.
To pay part of the cost of something to make it cheaper for the person buying or using it.
예문:
"The company subsidises employee meals in the office cafeteria as part of their benefits package."
"The university subsidises student housing to make living near campus more affordable."
뇌물을 주거나 금전적 지원을 통해 누군가를 매수하거나 협력을 얻다.
To secure the cooperation or silence of someone by paying them, often in a clandestine or unethical manner.
예문:
"The investigation revealed that the official had been subsidised by a foreign lobby to influence the vote."
"They attempted to subsidise the local press to ensure only favorable stories were published."