benefit
/ˈbenɪfɪt/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2033 in the learning path
好处；益处
Definitions
n. a helpful or positive effect of something
好处；益处
v. to help someone or receive help or an advantage
使受益；得益于
n. money provided by the government to people needing support
福利金；补助金
Example
One benefit of cycling is arriving home feeling refreshed.
骑车的一个好处是到家时感觉神清气爽。
Rural communities can benefit from improved internet access through greater opportunities for education and employment.
更好的互联网接入能增加教育和就业机会，让农村社区受益。
Collocations
- health benefits
- benefit from
- unemployment benefit
- mutual benefit
Word family
- beneficial (adj.)
- beneficiary (n.)
Synonyms
- advantage
- gain
Antonyms
- disadvantage
Usage tip
benefit sb指使某人受益；benefit from指得益于。
FAQ
- What does benefit mean?
- a helpful or positive effect of something to help someone or receive help or an advantage money provided by the government to people needing support
- How is benefit pronounced?
- UK /ˈbenɪfɪt/, US /ˈbenɪfɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
