reward
/rɪˈwɔːd/ · /rɪˈwɔːrd/
CEFR level B1Topic WorkWord #2763 in the learning path
奖励；回报；酬金
Definitions
n. Something received for good work, helpful behaviour, or achievement.
奖励；回报；酬金
v. To give something to someone for their efforts or help.
奖励；酬谢
Example
We gave the puppy a treat as a reward.
我们给了小狗一块零食作为奖励。
Schools should reward consistent effort rather than focus exclusively on students who achieve the highest grades.
学校应奖励持续的努力，而不是只关注成绩最好的学生。
Collocations
- financial reward
- reward someone for something
- reap the rewards
Word family
- rewarding (adj.)
- unrewarding (adj.)
Synonyms
- recompense
Usage tip
reward强调付出后的回报；award常指正式授奖。
FAQ
- What does reward mean?
- Something received for good work, helpful behaviour, or achievement. To give something to someone for their efforts or help.
- How is reward pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈwɔːd/, US /rɪˈwɔːrd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
