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yield

yield

Meaning of yield

English

to produce or give a result, crop, or profit

中文

长出作物,或带来利润、结果

yield

Pronunciation

British English
/jiːld/
American English
/jiːld/

yield with Chinese translation

yield usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This land yields a lot of grain every year.

这片土地每年产出很多粮食。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This investment yields good profits every year.

这项投资每年都能产出不错的利润。

yield synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between yield, produce, generate, bring in, and give

P
🇬🇧English
produce

Broader: to make or give anything, not just crops or money.

very often

ENThe region produces fine wine.

generate
🇬🇧English

Used for income, power or ideas, not for crops.

often

ENSolar panels generate electricity.

Advanced: broader words

B
🇬🇧English
bring in

Informal, about money: bring in a profit.

often

ENThe bake sale brought in $200.

G
🇬🇧English
give

Everyday word, mostly with results; rarely about crops or profit.

often

ENThis method gives good results.

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yield meaning: what does it mean?

to produce or give a result, crop, or profit

yield pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

yield is pronounced as /jiːld/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

yield definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

这片土地每年产出很多粮食。 Translation: This land yields a lot of grain every year.

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