| 单词 | benefit |
| 释义 | benefit benefit // noun, verb
■ noun
ACCRUED BENEFITS, CAFETERIA BENEFIT, COST BENEFIT, DEATH BENEFIT, DEFINED BENEFIT, FLEXIBLE BENEFIT, FRINGE BENEFIT, INCAPACITY BENEFIT, SICKNESS BENEFIT, SOFT BENEFIT, STATE BENEFIT, UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT, WELFARE BENEFIT
1 [C,U] a helpful and useful effect that sth has: Internet shopping has real benefits for both the consumer and the environment. We want our shareholders to derive (= get) full benefit from the deal. The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. Consumers in Europe are reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of the single currency. The long-term benefits far outweigh the short-term risks. We need to weigh up (= compare) the costs and benefits of the scheme.
a potential/real/tangible benefit ◆ a big/great/huge/significant benefit ◆ an immediate/a long-term/short-term benefit ◆ economic/financial/tax benefits ◆ to derive/get/receive a benefit
2 [U,C] money that is paid to people who are unemployed, ill, etc., by the government or through a system of insurance HELP NOTE In American English the plural benefits is often used in this meaning: He receives social security benefits as a result of an accident at work. ◆ (BrE) Are you entitled to claim unemployment benefit? ◆ (AmE) The number of Americans claiming jobless benefits has risen sharply. The insurance plan will pay you substantial cash benefits if you are disabled as the result of an accident. ⇨ WELFARE
❖ disability/pension/retirement benefits ◆ to apply for/claim/get/qualify for/receive benefits
3 (HR ) [C, usually pl.] the advantages that you get from your company in addition to the money you earn: The company offers a competitive benefits package. We are finding it difficult to continue to provide the same level of employee benefits
■ verb (-t- or -tt-)
1 [no obj] to be in a better position because of sth: Small businesses have benefitted from the changes in the law. The telecoms sector has benefitted from Vodacom's strong performance.
2 [+ obj] to have a helpful or useful effect on sb/sth: The new tax laws will benefit people on low wages. |
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