annuity
Meaning: A fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the remainder of their life, often purchased with a lump sum from a pension fund.
Annuities are most commonly associated with retirement planning. In the UK, retirees historically had to use their pension pot to buy an annuity, though pension freedoms introduced in 2015 made this optional. The term also applies to any regular annual payment. Common collocations include 'lifetime annuity,' 'annuity rate,' and 'annuity provider.'
Examples
- She used her pension savings to purchase a lifetime annuity that would provide a guaranteed income. 她用养老金储蓄购买了一份终身年金,以获得有保障的收入。Utilizó sus ahorros de pensiones para adquirir una anualidad vitalicia que le proporcionaría unos ingresos garantizados.彼女は年金貯蓄を使って終身年金保険を購入し、保証された収入を確保した。그녀는 연금 저축으로 종신 연금 보험을 구매하여 보장된 수입을 확보했다.
- Annuity rates have fallen significantly over the past decade due to low interest rates. 由于低利率,年金利率在过去十年中大幅下降。Los tipos de las anualidades han caído significativamente en la última década debido a los bajos tipos de interés.低金利の影響で、年金利率はこの10年間で大幅に低下した。저금리의 영향으로 연금 이율은 지난 10년간 크게 하락했다.
- The charity receives an annuity from the trust fund established by its founder in 1920. 该慈善机构从其创始人于1920年设立的信托基金中领取年金。La organización benéfica percibe una anualidad del fondo fiduciario establecido por su fundador en 1920.その慈善団体は、1920年に創設者が設立した信託基金から年金を受け取っている。그 자선 단체는 1920년에 설립자가 설립한 신탁 기금으로부터 연금을 수령하고 있다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From medieval Latin annuitas, derived from Latin annuus (yearly), from annus (year). Entered English in the 15th century via Anglo-French annuité.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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