*fi·nance¹/fə`næns; ˈfaɪnæns/ n 1 [U] the control of how money should be spent, especially in a company or government 财政; 金融: the finance department 财务部 2 [U] money that you borrow or receive in order to pay for something important 资金: How will you get the finance to start your business? 你如何才能获得资金来创业？ 3 finances [plural 复数] the money that a person, company etc has 财力，财源: The school's finances are limited. 学校财力有限。