Definitions
v. to receive results or rewards from previous actions
获得；收获成果
v. to cut and gather a crop when it is ready
收割庄稼
Example
After months of practice, she finally reaped the rewards.
经过几个月的练习，她终于收获了回报。
Countries that invest consistently in early education often reap long-term economic and social benefits.
持续投资幼儿教育的国家往往能获得长期的经济和社会效益。
Collocations
- reap the benefits
- reap the rewards
- reap a harvest
Word family
- reaper (n.)
Synonyms
- gain
- harvest
Usage tip
抽象义常搭配benefits或rewards，强调付出后的收获。
FAQ
- What does reap mean?
- to receive results or rewards from previous actions to cut and gather a crop when it is ready
- How is reap pronounced?
- UK /riːp/, US /riːp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
