Earned
“Earned” 是 “earn” 的过去式和过去分词，强调通过劳动、努力或表现”挣得”或”赢得”，如 “earned a salary”（挣得薪水）、“earned respect”（赢得尊重）。
- “She earned her degree after four years of study.” (经过四年学习，她获得了学位。)
- “He earned praise for his honest report.” (他因诚实的报告赢得称赞。)
- “They earned enough to buy a small house.” (他们挣够了钱买了一套小房子。)
“Earned” 来自古英语 “earnian”（赚得、应得），与 “earn” 同源。
由 “earn + -ed” 构成，“-ed” 表示过去时或完成态。
在职场和励志语境中，“earned” 强调”付出后有回报”，比 “got” 更突出努力与应得性。
- 原形: “earn” (赚得/赢得)
- 过去式/过去分词: “earned”
- 现在分词: “earning”
- 名词: “earnings” (收入/收益)
- 固定搭配: “well-earned” (理所应当的), “earn a living” (谋生)
“Earn” 像 “yearn”（渴望）——渴望的东西要靠努力”挣来”。
“He earned trust slowly, earned a promotion, and finally earned a weekend off.” (他慢慢赢得信任，获得晋升，终于也挣来了一个周末休息。)