[] money that sb receives, for example when they sell sth; profits （售物等的）收入，收益，利润◆The sale proceeds will go directly to the company's creditors. 销售收入将直接支付给公司的债权人。◆She sold the patent and started a new business with the proceeds. 她卖掉了专利，然後用这笔收入创业。◆proceeds from the sale of assets 出售资产获得的收益➡ see note at profit