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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-derived
re-again, back
+
wardto protect, watch over, defend
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=rewarding

re- (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 words

Common 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.

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