endow

1. V-T You say that someone is endowed with a particular desirable ability, characteristic, or possession when they have it by chance or by birth. 天生赋予[usu passive]

You are endowed with wealth, good health and a lively intellect. 你天生赋有财富、健康，和敏锐的智力。

2. V-T If you endow something with a particular feature or quality, you provide it with that feature or quality. 赋予 (某种特征或品质)

Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours. 香草几个世纪以来一直被用来赋予各种食品细腻的味道。

3. V-T If someone endows an institution, scholarship, or project, they provide a large amount of money that will produce the income needed to pay for it. 资助

The ambassador has endowed a $1 million public-service fellowships programme. 大使资助了一个100万美元的公共服务奖学金项目。