incentive
/ɪnˈsentɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4617 in the learning path
激励；诱因
Definitions
n. something that encourages someone to act or work harder
激励；诱因
Example
The free lunch gave us an incentive to stay.
免费午餐让我们有了留下来的动力。
Governments can offer financial incentives to encourage households to install solar panels and reduce energy consumption.
政府可以提供经济激励，鼓励家庭安装太阳能板并减少能源消耗。
Collocations
- financial incentive
- provide an incentive
- incentive to work
Word family
- incentivise (v.)
Synonyms
- motivation
- inducement
Antonyms
- disincentive
Usage tip
常用 incentive to do sth，表示做某事的动力。
FAQ
- What does incentive mean?
- something that encourages someone to act or work harder
- How is incentive pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈsentɪv/, US /ɪnˈsentɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
