Emolument



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.报酬, 薪水
• ［英］ n.报酬, 薪水 ( remuneration)
• ［记］ e+molu ( 碾碎) +ment, 原指磨坊主加工粮食后所得的钱;
• ［同］ 参考: molar ( 磨牙, 臼牙)
• ［例］ a small weekly emolumen

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin emolumentum advantage, from emolere to produce by grinding, from e- + molere to grind — more at meal
• Date: 15th century
• 1. the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
• 2. archaic advantage

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