annuity

英 /əˈnjuːəti/ 　美 /əˈnuːəti/

n. 年金；年金保险An investment providing regular payments, often throughout retirement.

My grandfather receives an annuity to cover his living costs.

我祖父领取年金来支付生活开销。

An annuity can provide retirees with a predictable income, although inflation may reduce its purchasing power.

年金可以为退休者提供可预期的收入，但通货膨胀可能降低其购买力。

搭配

buy an annuity 购买年金保险annuity payments 年金给付a lifetime annuity 终身年金

年金可按月等定期支付，并非只能一年领一次。