incentive
UK/in'sentiv/US
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-derivedinnot, opposite of
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centstem
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ivetending to, having the nature of
=incentive
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.