[] () to get money or sth useful from a situation; to be useful to sb or give them an advantage获益；得到好处；对…有用（或有益）◆Banks profit from the interest they charge on loans.银行收取贷款利息获利。◆Small businesses are profiting from the new legislation.小企业从新法规中受益。◆Many investors believe the development will profit them.许多投资者相信，这项开发将对他们有利。