★earn[ɜ:n]v.赚得，赢得。现将其常见用法介绍如下：

earn sb sth——为某人赢得某事；为某人带来某事

earn a living=make a living——谋生

★实战演练：

Bill's honesty earned him a lot of respect.

比尔的诚实使他深受敬重。

Bobby's naughtiness earned him a spanking.

巴比的调皮捣蛋使他被打屁股。

The famous singer once earned a living by singing in a nightclub.

这位著名的歌手曾在一家夜总会唱歌谋生。

He did all sorts of jobs to earn a living.

他为谋生什么活都干。

Dave makes a living by selling insurance.

戴夫卖保险谋生。