In the same way, a significant reduction of wasteful agricultural subsidies could also lower the deficit.
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柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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补贴;补助金;津贴
A subsidy is money that is paid by a government or other authority in order to help an industry or business, or to pay for a public service.
例句
European farmers are planning a massive demonstration against farm subsidy cuts...欧洲农场主正策划一场抗议削减农场补贴的大规模示威游行。They've also slashed state subsidies to utilities and transportation.他们还大幅削减了对公共事业和交通运输的政府补贴。