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。