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reward

UK //rɪˈwɔːd//US //rɪˈwɔːrd//

词源

源自中古英语 'rewarde',进一步来源于古法语 'reguard'(关注、回报),由 're-'(再次)和 'guarder'(看护)组成。

noun

❶ 因完成某事或表现良好而获得的回报或奖赏,可以是物质或精神上的。

“She received a cash reward for her excellent performance.”

(她因表现出色而获得了现金奖励。)

“The company offers rewards to employees who suggest innovative ideas.”

(公司为提出创新想法的员工提供奖励。)

同义词:prize, award, compensation, bonus, incentive

verb

❶ 因某人的行为或成就而给予奖赏或回报,通常是为了鼓励或认可。

“The company rewarded him with a promotion for his dedication.”

(公司因他的奉献精神而奖励他升职。)

“She rewarded her dog with a treat for obeying commands.”

(她因狗狗服从指令而奖励它零食。)

同义词:compensate, repay, honor, acknowledge, recognize

常见短语

in reward for — 表示因为某事而给予回报或奖赏,强调因果关系。

“He was given a bonus in reward for his outstanding sales performance.”

(他因出色的销售业绩而获得了奖金。)

reward system — 指一套通过奖励激励行为的制度或方法,常见于教育或企业管理中。

“The school implemented a reward system to encourage students to read more.”

(学校实施了一个奖励制度以鼓励学生多读书。)