rewarding
UK/ri'wɒ:diŋ/US
GREB1
Definitions
adj.
Giving a feeling of satisfaction or worth; worth doing
有意义的,令人满足的,值得的
adj.
Bringing financial profit
有利可图的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + ward (watch, the Germanic form of guard) + -ing. Reward first meant "to regard, look back at," then "give back for service." Rewarding describes something that gives you a worthwhile "return" — usually emotional satisfaction.
Root guard still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.rewarding experience有意义的经历
- 2.rewarding career有成就感的职业
- 3.personally rewarding个人层面上令人满足的
- 4.emotionally rewarding情感上令人满足的
Example Sentences
- 1.
Teaching can be a deeply rewarding career despite the long hours.
- 2.
Volunteering turned out to be more rewarding than she expected.
- 3.
It is rewarding to see your students finally succeed.