profit 
英 [ˈprɒfɪt]  美 [ˈprɑfɪt] 
n. 利润；利益

v. 获利；有益；有益于

例句：
The profit motive is inherently at odds with principles of fairness and equity. 

盈利动机本质上就与公平和公正的原则相抵触。

He has profited by selling his holdings to other investors. 

他将自己所持有的股票卖给其他投资者，并从中获利。

The dealers profited shamefully at the expense of my family. 

这些商人靠坑害我的家人可耻地谋利。

Jennifer wasn't yet totally convinced that she'd profit from a more relaxed lifestyle. 

珍尼弗还不完全相信更轻松的生活方式会对她有好处。

I was grateful to him, and profited from his advice. 

我很感激他，而且受益于他的忠告。