lucrative
Meaning: Producing a great deal of profit or financial gain, typically used to describe business ventures, contracts, or career paths.
Lucrative is overwhelmingly used in financial and business contexts. It implies substantial profit rather than modest returns. Common collocations include 'lucrative contract,' 'lucrative market,' and 'lucrative career.' The word can carry a slightly cynical undertone when used to suggest that profit is the primary motivation, as in 'a lucrative but ethically questionable deal.'
Examples
- The firm secured a lucrative contract to supply equipment to the Ministry of Defence. 该公司获得了一份向国防部供应设备的利润丰厚的合同。La empresa se adjudicó un lucrativo contrato de suministro de equipos al Ministerio de Defensa.同社は国防省への装備品供給という収益性の高い契約を獲得した。그 회사는 국방부에 장비를 공급하는 수익성 높은 계약을 따냈다.
- Property development in the south-east remains one of the most lucrative sectors of the British economy. 英格兰东南部的房地产开发仍然是英国经济中最赚钱的行业之一。La promoción inmobiliaria en el sureste sigue siendo uno de los sectores más lucrativos de la economía británica.イングランド南東部の不動産開発は、英国経済で最も儲かるセクターの一つであり続けている。잉글랜드 남동부의 부동산 개발은 영국 경제에서 가장 수익성이 높은 부문 중 하나로 남아 있다.
- She left academia for a more lucrative career in management consultancy. 她离开学术界,转而从事收入更丰厚的管理咨询职业。Dejó la universidad por una carrera más lucrativa en consultoría de gestión.彼女はより収入の高い経営コンサルティングのキャリアのために学術界を去った。그녀는 더 높은 수입을 올릴 수 있는 경영 컨설팅 분야로 전향하기 위해 학계를 떠났다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: business, journalism, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin lucrātīvus (profitable), from lucrārī (to gain, profit), from lucrum (gain, profit). Entered English in the early 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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