incentive

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NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

n.

Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something, often a reward or bonus

激励,动力;奖励,奖金

adj.

Serving to encourage or motivate action

激励性的,鼓励性的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
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centstem
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ivetending to, having the nature of
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Common Collocations

  • 1.financial incentive经济激励
  • 2.incentive program激励计划
  • 3.lack incentive缺乏动力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The company offered a salary increase as an incentive for employees to stay.

  • 2.

    Tax incentives encourage small businesses to invest in green technology.

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