单词 | reward |
释义 | reward —reward /rɪˈwɔːd/ aep /-ˈwɔːrd/ noun [C] B1 something given in exchange for good behaviour or good work, etc.: » There's a reward for whoever finishes first.» The rewards of motherhood outweigh the anguish.Thesaurus+: ↑Prizes, rewards and medalsB1 an amount of money given to someone who helps the police or who helps to return stolen property to its owner: » The police offered a reward for any information about the robbery.Thesaurus+: ↑Gifts in the form of money , ↑Presents and giftsThesaurus+: ↑Relating to detection and solving crimesThesaurus+: ↑Prizes, rewards and medalsWord partners for reward noun• ♯get/♯receive a reward• ♯reap the rewards ♯of sth• ♯bring/♯have/♯offer/♯promise a reward• a ♯big/♯handsome/♯huge/♯substantial reward• ♯poor/♯scant/♯small reward• a reward ♯for sth• ♯as a/♯in reward• a reward ♯of [$400, £300, etc.]Word Builder:–Nouns: reward–Adjectives: rewarding–Verbs: reward• • • Extra Examples:» Most police informers receive a reward for their information.» We should share (in) the reward.» In this business, the risks and the rewards are high.» He received a reward for his part in the rescue.» The rewards of teaching compensated for the poor salary.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for reward ► B2 to give someone a reward: » The company rewarded him for his years of service with a grand farewell party and several presents.» All his hard work was rewarded (= was made worth it) when he saw his book in print.» FORMAL He rewarded their kindness with hostility and contempt.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplyingWord Builder:–Nouns: reward–Adjectives: rewarding–Verbs: reward• • • Extra Examples:» He said if his results were good, he would reward him handsomely.» The cake takes two hours to cook, but your patience will be richly rewarded.» After a hard climb, we were rewarded by a picture-postcard vista of rolling hills under a deep blue summer sky.» The school rewards pupils for good behaviour.» The scheme is intended to reward customers for their loyalty. |
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