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benefit

UK //ˈbɛnɪfɪt//US //ˈbɛnəfɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'benefactum',意为 '善行' 或 '恩惠',后经古法语 'bienfait' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指某种优势、好处或有利条件,通常指从某事物中获得的正向结果或帮助。

“Regular exercise has many health benefits.”

(定期锻炼对健康有很多好处。)

“One of the benefits of this job is free healthcare.”

(这份工作的福利之一就是免费医疗。)

同义词:advantage, gain, profit

verb

❶ 指从某事物中获得好处或帮助,通常用于表示某人或某事物因某情况而受益。

“Many people will benefit from the new tax law.”

(许多人将从新税法中受益。)

“The program is designed to benefit low-income families.”

(该计划旨在帮助低收入家庭。)

同义词:profit, gain, reap

常见短语

for the benefit of — 为了某人或某事物的利益或好处,通常用于表示做某事是为了帮助或支持某人。

“The event was organized for the benefit of charity.”

(这次活动是为了慈善事业而组织的。)

benefit from — 从某事物中获得好处或帮助,通常用于描述某人因某情况而受益。

“Students can benefit from extra tutoring.”

(学生可以从额外的辅导中受益。)