early 15c., from Old French subvencion "support, assistance, taxation" (14c.), from Late Latin subventionem (nominative subventio) "assistance," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin subvenire "come to one's aid, assist, reinforce," from sub "up to" (see sub-) + venire "to come" (see venue).
双语例句
1. The association is funded by an annual subvention from the government.
协会的经费,每年由政府拨款补助.
来自《简明英汉词典》
英英释意
1. grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution
2. the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort
