词组 | benefit |
释义 | benefit AC /ˈbenəfɪt, ˈbenɪfɪt/ noun 1. an advantage or improvement that you get from something, especially one that helps you in your lifeadjectives/nouns + benefita great/major/substantial benefit The changes have brought great benefits to the organization.a real benefit To get some real benefit from the exercise, you should continue for at least half an hour.a direct benefit The money raised has been of direct benefit to the students.a lasting benefit These plans are likely to result in lasting benefit to the whole of our district.the full/maximum benefit of sth They will have the full benefit of our facilities.economic/social/environmental etc benefits Tourism has brought considerable economic benefits to the island.health benefits We all know the health benefits of eating green vegetables.mutual benefit (=for both people, companies etc involved) Our two companies are working together for mutual benefit.potential benefits (=that you might get) The potential benefits of the scheme must be weighed against the costs involved.verbsget/gain a benefit also gain/derive a benefit formal If you do not exercise regularly, you are unlikely to get any benefit.enjoy the benefits We’re enjoying the benefits of living in a warm climate.have the benefit of sth I never had the benefit of a university education. | All the hotel rooms have the benefit of a balcony.reap the benefits (=enjoy the advantages of something you have worked hard to get) He was looking forward to reaping the benefits of all his hard work.bring/provide benefits The new bridge has brought considerable benefits.have benefits Breastfeeding has health benefits for both baby and mother.see/appreciate the benefit of sth (=realize that it brings advantages) Some English people can’t see the benefit of learning another language.sth outweighs the benefits (=something is more important than the benefits) Make sure that the risks don’t outweigh the benefits.prepositionsthe benefits of sth What are the benefits of wearing contact lenses?benefit for/to sb This project will have benefits for everyone involved. | More efficient production is a benefit to all factories.the benefit from sth Some patients will get no benefit from this treatment.with/without the benefit of sth Most people manage without the benefit of servants.phrasesbe of benefit to sb (=be useful or helpful to someone) His coaching has been of benefit to all the players. | I hope that the decision taken today will be to the benefit of the whole nation.be to sb’s benefit (=be helpful to someone) They oppose all change unless it is to their benefit.for the benefit of sb (=for someone to use) There is also a gym for the benefit of staff.for your own benefit (=for yourself) He used the money for his own benefit, instead of using it to help other people.THESAURUS: benefit → advantage2. BrE money from the government for people who are sick, unemployed or have little moneyverbsclaim benefit (=apply for it and get it) You may be able to claim benefit.get/receive a benefit Are you receiving any benefits?live on benefits Since he lost his job the family has been living on benefits.be entitled to/eligible for benefit (=be able to get it) Because she has savings, she is not entitled to any benefits.lose your benefit (=not get it) If you refuse a job offer, you could lose your benefits.nouns + benefitstate benefits (=from the government) The family is dependent on state benefits.welfare benefits She lied in order to get extra welfare benefits.child benefit (=for people who have children) Child benefit will not now be paid to higher income families.housing benefit (=to help pay someone’s rent or mortgage) The housing benefit covered the cost of their rent.prepositionsbe on benefit He hates being on benefit. |
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