| 释义 |
disincentive|dɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv|
[dis- 9.]
A source of discouragement, esp. to economic progress or development. Also as adj.
1946Daily Tel. 2 Nov. 4/2 In view of the urgency of the need for maximum production any disincentive is a serious consideration. 1954Times 18 Mar. 9/2 It is admitted also that P.A.Y.E. presents the disincentive effects of taxation in the promptest possible manner. 1957Technology July 168/1 Taxation, Mr. Thorneycroft maintained, was undoubtedly a disincentive. 1963Higher Educ. xiv. 212 in Parl. Papers 1962–3 (Cmnd. 2154) XI. 639 We think it probable that it [sc. the financing of students by loans] would have undesirable disincentive effects. 1964New Society 27 Feb. 8/3 Commuting is not a disincentive for some of the men to take active part in local organizations. |