that makes or is likely to make money有利润的；赢利的◆a highly profitable business一家赢利颇丰的企业◆a profitable investment有利可图的投资◆It is currently Japan's most profitable carmaker.这是目前日本赢利最多的汽车制造商。that gives sb an advantage or a useful result有益的；有好处的◆The discussions were profitable and a possible solution was found.这次讨论收获颇丰，找到了一个可能的解决办法。◆We had a very profitable meeting.我们开了一个非常有益的会议。OPPunprofitable ▸profitability /ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪləti; NAmEˌprɑːf-/
noun
[] ◆We aim to increase profitability.我们旨在提高赢利能力。◆The forecast showed lower levels of profitability.这项预测显示赢利能力较低。▸profitably /ˈprɒfɪtəbli; NAmEˈprɑːf-/
adverb
◆to run a business profitably将公司经营得有盈余◆The time was spent profitably.时间花得值。