| 释义 |
perk1 nounperk2 verb perkperk1 /pɜːk $ pɜːrk/ noun [countable usually plural]   perk1Origin: 1800-1900 perquisite - It's not always fun being an air hostess, but the perks are good.
- One of the perks of working for a fashion designer is that you get to wear lots of nice clothes.
- The professors regard foreign travel as a perk, and they go to all the international conferences.
- Leisure time is not a perk.
- Park gave the members of the club, which was headed by Chun, fast promotions and special perks.
- Privilege parking places yield little profit, while special perks can precipitate horrendous losses.
- Some one else would get the perks of office; whereas a rector received the full tithes.
- The chives and parsley will provide a bright perk and a complementary flavor to the cheese.
- The truth is that most congressional perks have been eliminated.
- You are giving this unfeeling corporation so much, why not grab what you can in expense-account-paid perks?
money that you earn in addition to your usual pay► overtime money that is paid to someone for additional hours that they have worked: · Last week Alex earned $300, including ten hours of overtime.· Teachers never get paid overtime. ► bonus money added to someone's pay, especially as a reward for good work: · Liz earned a £1000 bonus for being the best salesperson of the year.· The management offered a large bonus to those workers who stayed to the end of the contract. ► commission money earned by someone whose job is to sell things, based on the value of what they sell: · His basic salary is low, but he gets 20% commission on everything he sells.be on commission (=receive commission every time you sell something): · Most insurance agents are on commission, and some earn a lot of money. ► tip a small amount of money in addition to the ordinary payment, which you give to someone such as a waiter or taxi-driver: · The boy carried my suitcases up to my room and then stood waiting for a tip.· We finished our lunch and left a tip on the table for the waiter. ► fringe benefits the additional things such as holiday pay, free food, or free health insurance, which a worker receives in addition to their pay: · The salary isn't very high, but fringe benefits include free health insurance and a company car. ► perk something valuable or enjoyable that you get from your work apart from pay, especially something you get unofficially: · One of the perks of working for a fashion designer is that you get to wear lots of nice clothes.· It's not always fun being an air hostess, but the perks are good.· The professors regard foreign travel as a perk, and they go to all the international conferences. ► one of the perks I only eat here because it’s free – one of the perks of the job.· Those, like Bord, who were a part of the sprawling Ailey inner circle enjoyed additional perks.· At least he enjoyed his perks with finesse. something that you get legally from your work in addition to your wages, such as goods, meals, or a car: theatre tickets and other perksperk of the perks of working at a large law firm I only eat here because it’s free – one of the perks of the job.perk1 nounperk2 verb perkperk2 verb [intransitive, transitive] VERB TABLEperk |
| Present | I, you, we, they | perk | | he, she, it | perks | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | perked | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have perked | | he, she, it | has perked | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had perked | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will perk | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have perked |
|
| Present | I | am perking | | he, she, it | is perking | | you, we, they | are perking | | Past | I, he, she, it | was perking | | you, we, they | were perking | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been perking | | he, she, it | has been perking | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been perking | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be perking | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been perking |
- Fortunately in the second half the dance perked up.
- Moving the light spot is capable of getting an otherwise silent neuron to perk up and take notice.
- Striped shirt and pink tie perked up a little.
- Though you look as though you could do with something to perk you up.
to feel happy again after feeling sad► cheer up · Cheer up, Mandy - the insurance will cover most of the damage.· You'd better get dressed and cheer up. The guests are coming any minute. ► brighten up to start to look happy again: · Mrs Verity brightened up at the news.· "Oh, I know the answer!" she said, brightening up. ► perk up to start to feel a little more happy: · She wasn't feeling too good yesterday but she perked up in the evening.· Jessica always perks up when Richard comes over. ► be heartened/be cheered to feel happier and more hopeful, especially because you have received some good news, or have seen or thought something encouraging: be heartened/be cheered by: · We are all heartened by the news that several families had already reached safety.be heartened/be cheered to see/hear/know/learn etc: · He was cheered to learn that his two attackers had been arrested. ► take heart to feel a little happier and more hopeful because something has happened to make a bad situation better: · Yes, the situation's pretty bad, but take heart - we'll find a way out of it.take heart from/in: · Company executives are taking heart from the success of recent sales. ► Drinkabsinth, nounalcohol, nounale, nounalehouse, nounaperitif, nounbaby milk, nounbar, nounbarfly, nounbarhop, verbbarkeeper, nounbarley wine, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeef tea, nounbeer, nounbenedictine, nounbeverage, nounbibulous, adjectivebistro, nounbitter, nounblack, adjectivebootleg, verbbooze, nounboozer, nounbooze-up, nounboozing, nounboozy, adjectivebottle, verbbouquet, nounbourbon, nounbrandy, nounbreathe, verbbrew, verbbrew, nounbrewer, nounbrewery, nounbroach, verbBuck's Fizz, nounburgundy, nounbuttermilk, nouncamomile, nouncappuccino, nouncarbonated, adjectivecask, nouncellar, nounchalice, nounchampagne, nounchampers, nounchar, nounchartreuse, nounchaser, nounChelsea bun, nounchocolate, nouncider, nounclaret, nounclub soda, nouncoaster, nounCoca-Cola, cocktail, nouncocktail lounge, nouncocktail shaker, nouncocktail stick, nouncocktail waitress, nouncocoa, nouncoffee, nouncoffee bar, nouncoffee bean, nouncoffee machine, nouncoffeemaker, nouncoffee mill, nouncognac, nouncola, nounconsommé, nouncordial, nouncork, nouncork, verbcorkage, nouncorked, adjectivecorkscrew, nouncorn whiskey, nouncrème de menthe, nouncup, nouncuppa, nouncuraçao, noundaiquiri, noundecaf, noundecaffeinated, adjectivedecanter, noundessert wine, noundipsomaniac, noundissipated, adjectivedissipation, noundissolute, adjectivedistiller, noundistillery, noundram, noundraught, noundregs, noundried milk, noundrink, verbdrink, noundrinkable, adjectivedrinking fountain, noundrinking-up time, noundrinking water, noundrinks machine, noundrinks party, noundrop, noundry, adjectiveDutch courage, nounespresso, nounethyl alcohol, nounferment, verbfinger, nounfizz, nounflat, adjectivefloat, nounfortified wine, nounfroth, nounfroth, verbfrothy, adjectivefull-cream, adjectiveGandT, noungassy, adjectivegin, noungin and tonic, nounginger ale, nounginger beer, nounglass, noungreen tea, noungrenadine, noungrog, noungumbo, nounhalf, nounhalf-and-half, nounhangover, nounhappy hour, nounhead, nounhighball, nounhip flask, nounhock, nounhogshead, nounhome brew, nounhooch, nounhot chocolate, nounice bucket, nounice cube, nounice water, nouninfuse, verbinfusion, nounintoxicant, nounintoxicating, adjectiveIrish coffee, nounjar, nounjigger, nounjuice, nounkeg, nounkirsch, nounlace, verblager, nounlandlord, nounlemon, nounlemonade, nounlicensed, adjectivelicensing laws, nounlight, adjectivelight ale, nounlimeade, nounliqueur, nounliquor, nounlite, adjectivelocal, nounlounge bar, nounMadeira, nounmagnum, nounmalt, nounmalted, nounmalt liquor, nounmaraschino, nounmargarita, nounMartini, nounmash, nounmature, adjectivemature, verbmead, nounmeasure, nounmellow, verbmilk, nounmilk shake, nounmilky, adjectivemineral water, nounmint julep, nounmix, verbmixer, nounmocha, nounmoonshine, nounmulled wine, nounneat, adjectivenectar, nounnightcap, nounnip, nounnoggin, nounnon-alcoholic, adjectiveoff-licence, nounopen bar, nounorangeade, nounouzo, nounpale ale, nounparalytic, adjectivepasteurized, adjectivepercolate, verbperk, verbperry, nounpick-me-up, nounpiña colada, nounpink gin, nounpint, nounplonk, nounpop, nounport, nounporter, nounprohibitionist, nounproof, nounpunch, nounquaff, verbrake, nounrat-arsed, adjectivered, nounrefill, nounrefreshment, nounretsina, nounring-pull, nounroot beer, nounrosé, nounrotgut, nounrum, nounrye, nounsake, nounsaloon, nounsangria, nounsarsaparilla, nounschnapps, nounScotch, nounscrewdriver, nounscrumpy, nounsediment, nounsemi-skimmed milk, nounshake, nounshaker, nounshandy, nounshebeen, nounsherry, nounshort, nounshot, nounsiphon, nounsix-pack, nounskimmed milk, nounslimline, adjectivesloe gin, nounslug, nounslush, nounsnifter, nounsoda, nounsoda siphon, nounsoda water, nounsoft drink, nounsparkling, adjectivespeakeasy, nounspike, verbspirit, nounsplash, nounspritzer, nounsquash, nounstein, nounstewed, adjectivestill, adjectivestill, nounstout, nounstraight, adjectivestraw, nounsundowner, nounsup, verbswig, verbswill, verbswizzle stick, nountab, nountable wine, nountall, adjectivetankard, nountavern, nountea, nounteabag, nounteahouse, nountea leaves, nountearoom, nountea shop, nountea urn, nountemperance, nountequila, nountied house, nountippler, nountoddy, nountonic, nountop-up, nountot, nounTurkish coffee, nountwo-percent milk, nounUHT milk, noununcork, verbvermouth, nounvintage, adjectivevintage, nounvintner, nounvodka, nounwater, verbwatering hole, nounweak, adjectivewet bar, nounwhisky, nounwhite, adjectivewine cooler, nounwrecked, adjectiveyeast, noun informal to percolate(3)perk up phrasal verb informal1to become more cheerful, active, and interested in what is happening around you, or to make someone feel this way: She seemed kind of tired, but she perked up when Helen came over.perk somebody ↔ up There’s no doubt coffee perks you up.2to become more active, more interesting, more attractive etc, or to make something do thisperk something ↔ up A little chili will perk up the sauce. |