| 单词 | benefit |
| 释义 | benefit —benefit /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ noun (ADVANTAGE) B1 [C or U] a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help: » The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.» One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.» He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter.» I didn't get/derive (much) benefit from school.» With the benefit of hindsight (= helped by the knowledge learned later) it is easy for us to see where we went wrong.» FORMAL She drinks a lot less now, to the benefit of her health as a whole.Thesaurus+: ↑Making things better , ↑Becoming betterF0 [C, usually plural] an advantage such as medical insurance, life insurance, and sick pay, that employees receive from their employer in addition to money Word partners for benefit noun• ♯derive/♯gain/♯get benefit (from sth)• ♯enjoy/♯have the benefit of sth• [the drawbacks/risks, etc.] ♯outweigh the benefits• ♯considerable/♯enormous/♯great/♯maximum benefit• ♯limited/♯marginal benefit• be ♯of benefit ♯to sb• be ♯for/♯to sb's benefitCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. considerable/enormous/great/major/maximum/positive/real/tangible/tremendous benefit» The new tax system will be of great benefit to people on low incomes.-lu. limited/marginal benefit» The extra teaching is of limited benefit to very bright children.-lu. potential benefit» The partnership has a lot of potential benefits.-lu. additional/extra benefit» My job has the extra benefit that it keeps me fit.-lu. mutual benefit» The arrangement was to their mutual benefit.-lu. immediate/lasting/long-term/short-term benefit» The changes will be of lasting benefit.–Types-lu. economic/environmental/health/medical/social/therapeutic benefit» Giving up smoking brings enormous health benefits.–Verbs-lu. enjoy/feel/have the benefit(s)» She enjoyed the financial benefits of her success.-lu. bring/offer/provide benefits» Secure employment has brought great benefits to the area.-lu. derive/gain/get/reap benefit (from sth)» Jack knew he would derive some benefit from taking more exercise.-lu. acknowledge/realise/recognise/see the benefit(s) (of sth)» The government recognizes the benefit in improving public transport.-lu. [the drawbacks, risks, etc.] outweigh the benefits» The drawback of high costs outweighed the benefits of medical improvements.-lu. doubt the benefits (of sth)» No one can doubt the benefits of education.–Prepositions-lu. to sb's benefit» It would be to her benefit to have a year working abroad.-lu. be of benefit to sb» The new textbooks will be of great benefit to students.-lu. for sb's benefit/the benefit of sb» We are planting trees for the benefit of the environment.-lu. the benefit(s) of sth» The benefits of easily available quality child care are obvious.-lu. benefits for sb» Airport clubs are an exclusive benefit for frequent flyers.-lu. benefit from sth» Mary derives some benefit from drinking herbal teas.-lu. with/without the benefit of sth» He's trying to prepare all his food without the benefit of a cooker at the moment.–Phrases-lu. with the benefit of hindsight» Anyone can make good decisions with the benefit of hindsight.-lu. give sb the benefit of the doubt» Larry has always been a truthful child and should be given the benefit of the doubt.• • • Extra Examples:» "He says he's doing it for our benefit." "Hmm, I'm still not convinced."» Little benefit will accrue to London from the new road scheme.» With the benefit of hindsight, I should have taken the job.» Women's rights groups have cried out against the proposed cut in benefit paid to single mothers.» She studied every evening and reaped the benefit at exam time.noun (EVENT) ► F0 [C] an event such as a concert, performance, etc. that is organized in order to raise money for people in need: » benefit concertWord partners for benefit noun• ♯derive/♯gain/♯get benefit (from sth)• ♯enjoy/♯have the benefit of sth• [the drawbacks/risks, etc.] ♯outweigh the benefits• ♯considerable/♯enormous/♯great/♯maximum benefit• ♯limited/♯marginal benefit• be ♯of benefit ♯to sb• be ♯for/♯to sb's benefitnoun (MONEY FROM GOVERNMENT) ► F0 [C or U] the money given by the government to people who need financial help, for example because they cannot find a job: » MAINLY UK unemployment benefit» I'm on benefit at the moment.Thesaurus+: ↑Social security and state benefitsWord partners for benefit noun• ♯derive/♯gain/♯get benefit (from sth)• ♯enjoy/♯have the benefit of sth• [the drawbacks/risks, etc.] ♯outweigh the benefits• ♯considerable/♯enormous/♯great/♯maximum benefit• ♯limited/♯marginal benefit• be ♯of benefit ♯to sb• be ♯for/♯to sb's benefitverb [I or T] (-t-) ↑Verb Endings for benefit ► B2 to be helped by something or to help someone: » I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom.» How can we benefit those who most need our help?Thesaurus+: ↑Making things better , ↑Becoming better• • • Extra Examples:» I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom.» There are wide variations in the way pensioners have benefited from the system.» Everyone benefited from the share-out of the profits.» The new law will benefit many homeowners.» They argued that the tax will mainly benefit the rich. |
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