fund
fund — 名詞
1. money that people or organisations keep for a specific goal, such as paying for
專款
為特定目的儲存的錢
money that people or organisations keep for a specific goal, such as paying for a child's education or rebuilding after a disaster.
The school created a fund to help students pay for sports equipment and uniforms.
學校設立了一筆專款，幫助學生購買運動器材和制服。
fund for [purpose] with infinitive
Andrei puts money into a travel fund each month to visit his family abroad.
Andrei 每個月都會存錢到旅遊專款帳戶，以便出國探望家人。
After the earthquake, the charity's emergency fund provided tents and clean water.
地震過後，慈善機構的緊急專款提供了帳篷和乾淨的水。
Ryo set up a college fund for his daughter when she was born.
Ryo 在女兒出生時為她設立了一筆升學專款。
The neighbourhood raised a fund to repair the local playground.
社區募集了一筆專款用來修復當地的遊樂場。
文法句型
fund for [purpose]
用法筆記
Often used in compound nouns such as pension fund, trust fund, or scholarship fund — the second noun names the purpose.
常見錯誤
2. the money that someone can use for the things they need to buy or pay for, such
資金
可供使用的金錢
the money that someone can use for the things they need to buy or pay for, such as salaries, materials, or services.
The hospital does not have enough funds to hire more nurses this year.
這間醫院今年沒有足夠的資金來聘請更多護理師。
often plural: enough funds / lack of funds
Public funds were used to repair the old bridge in the centre of town.
公部門資金被用來修復鎮中心那座老舊的橋。
The team's research project was cancelled because of a lack of funds.
這個團隊的研究計劃因為資金不足而取消了。
The charity is trying to raise funds for a new children's hospital.
這家慈善機構正在募資，要興建一座新的兒童醫院。
Takeshi's business plan failed because he ran short of funds too quickly.
Takeshi 的創業計畫因為資金很快就用盡而失敗了。
文法句型
funds for [purpose]
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the plural (funds) when used in this sense. Singular fund in sense 1 refers to a specific designated pool; plural funds means money in general.
常見錯誤
3. a company or organisation that collects money from many investors and then buys
基金
管理投資的金融機構
a company or organisation that collects money from many investors and then buys stocks, bonds, or other assets with the aim of earning a profit.
Hugo invested his savings in an international fund that buys shares in technology companies.
Hugo 將積蓄投資於一支國際基金，該基金購買科技公司的股票。
invest in a fund / mutual fund / index fund
The pension fund owns shares in hundreds of companies around the world.
這檔退休基金擁有全球數百家公司的股票。
Putri chose a low-risk fund that mostly invests in government bonds and stable businesses.
Putri 選擇了一支低風險基金，該基金主要投資於政府公債和穩定的企業。
Selim asked a financial adviser to recommend a well-performing growth fund.
Selim 請理財專員推薦一支績效良好的成長型基金。
Christopher manages a fund that focuses on renewable energy projects in Asia.
Christopher 管理一支專注於亞洲再生能源項目的基金。
- investment trust
a specific type of fund whose shares are traded on a stock exchange
- portfolio
refers to the collection of investments themselves, not the organisation
- mutual fund
the most common type of fund for individual investors in the US
文法句型
fund + that [clause]
用法筆記
Commonly appears in compounds such as mutual fund, hedge fund, index fund, and pension fund. Unlike sense 1, sense 4 refers to the organisation itself, not the sum of money it holds.
常見錯誤
4. a large supply of a non-monetary resource, such as knowledge, experience, or a p
儲備；庫存
大量的非金錢資源
a large supply of a non-monetary resource, such as knowledge, experience, or a personal quality like patience or humour.
Grandma has a fund of funny stories from her years as a primary-school teacher.
奶奶從她當小學老師的歲月裡累積了大量有趣的故事。
fund of + stories / knowledge / experience (figurative)
The old fisherman had a fund of knowledge about the tides and local sea life.
那位老漁夫對潮汐和當地的海洋生物有著豐富的知識。
Roya's fund of patience seemed endless, even when the children would not listen.
Roya 的耐心似乎源源不絕，即使孩子們不肯聽話的時候也一樣。
Talia's grandfather possessed a fund of wisdom gained from decades of farming.
Talia 的祖父擁有幾十年農耕中累積的豐富智慧。
Every good teacher needs a fund of energy to keep young students engaged.
每位好老師都需要源源不絕的精力來讓學生保持投入。
文法句型
fund of [something]
用法筆記
This sense is noticeably more formal and slightly dated than senses 1 and 2 (the financial senses). Common in set phrases: a fund of stories, a fund of knowledge, a fund of goodwill.
fund — 動詞
1. to give or supply the money needed to cover the cost of a project, a service, or
資助；出資
為某事支付所需費用
to give or supply the money needed to cover the cost of a project, a service, or an organisation — for example, a government funding a new school or a company paying for a research programme.
The government funded a new research centre for clean energy north of the city.
政府在城市的北邊出資興建了一座新的潔淨能源研究中心。
The art exhibition was funded by a group of local businesses and private donors.
這場藝術展覽由當地多家企業和私人捐助者資助。
passive: be funded by [agent]
Eleni plans to fund her studies through a combination of scholarships and part-time work.
Eleni 計劃透過獎學金和兼職工作來支付學費。
The city council agreed to fund a free after-school programme for teenagers.
市議會同意出資開辦一個免費的青少年課後活動計劃。
This medical trial is funded by a grant from the national health institute.
這項醫學試驗由國家衛生研究院的補助金資助。
- defund
to stop providing money for something
文法句型
fund + noun phrase
be funded by [someone/something]
用法筆記
Very commonly used in the passive voice when the source of money is the focus: The project was funded by the EU. The direct object is the activity or organisation, not the recipient — compare to sponsor (which can support a person directly).
常見錯誤
2. to put money aside regularly so that it collects in a dedicated account for a fu
累積；存儲
存入基金以備未來使用
to put money aside regularly so that it collects in a dedicated account for a future need, such as paying off a debt or providing for retirement.
The company has funded a retirement plan for its employees over the past ten years.
該公司在過去十年間持續為員工提存退休金。
fund a [plan/account/reserve] for a future need
Tariro funds her travel account by putting aside a small amount from each pay cheque.
Tariro 從每次薪水中撥出一小筆錢存入她的旅遊帳戶。
The city council voted to fund a reserve for road repairs rather than borrowing money.
市議會投票決定提存一筆修路準備金，而不是透過借款來支應。
Yuki funds her kitchen-renovation fund by depositing a small amount from every pay cheque into a separate account.
Yuki 每張薪水中撥出一小筆錢存入獨立的廚房翻修專款帳戶。
The university funds a special trust to support student research each summer.
這所大學每年夏天會提存一筆特殊基金來支持學生的研究。
- accumulate
broader — can apply to anything that grows over time, not just money
- set aside
a phrasal verb; less formal but covers the same idea of saving for later
- earmark
to designate money for a specific purpose, often in a budget
文法句型
fund + noun phrase
fund for [purpose]
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 1: sense 1 means 'pay for something now', while sense 2 means 'gradually build a pool of money for later'. This sense often appears with financial planning vocabulary: fund a pension, fund an account, fund a reserve.
fund — 縮寫
1. a short written form of the word 'fundamental', used mainly in notes, labels, an
基本的
fundamental 的縮寫
a short written form of the word 'fundamental', used mainly in notes, labels, and financial documents.
The textbook chapter was labelled 'Fund. Analysis' meaning fundamental analysis.
這本教科書的章節標示為「Fund. 分析」，指的是基本面分析。
written abbreviation in titles and notes
Nikhil wrote 'fund. principles' in his notebook to review the basic rules.
Nikhil 在筆記本上寫了「fund. 原則」來複習基本規則。
The course syllabus listed 'Fund. Concepts of Economics' as the first topic.
課程大綱把「Fund. 經濟學概念」列為第一個主題。
In her study notes, Charlotte used 'fund.' for fundamental throughout.
Charlotte 在學習筆記中全程用「fund.」來代表 fundamental。
The worksheet asked students to explain the fund. ideas of each theory.
學習單要求學生解釋每個理論的基本概念。
用法筆記
This is a written abbreviation — it is not spoken aloud as 'fund'. In speech, the full word 'fundamental' is used. The abbreviation appears most often in financial education materials and note-taking.