grubstake
/ˈɡrʌb.steɪk/
名词
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You didn't need an education to strike it rich in the oil fields - just a grubstake and plenty of luck.
你不需要接受教育就能在油田里发大财——只需要投些钱，再加上足够的运气。 。
/ˈɡrʌb.steɪk/
动词
（以分享利润为条件）提供资金创业
If he grubstaked her she would be willing to go fifty-fifty on the book.
如果他给她出资她会愿意书籍采取五五分成。