词组 | reward |
释义 | reward /rɪˈwɔːd $ -ˈwɔːrd/ noun 1. something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hardGrammarIn this meaning reward is used as a countable noun: great rewards a just reward, or as an uncountable noun: little reward.adjectivesgreat/big/high rewards His new job brought greater responsibility and greater rewards. | The rewards for those who invested at the right time are high.rich rewards (=great rewards) Top athletes can expect rich rewards if they win.little reward They have to work very hard for very little reward.financial rewards also monetary rewards formal It’s a difficult job, but the financial rewards are considerable. | I’m not doing it for monetary reward.material rewards (=money or possessions that you get) They think material rewards are more important than quality of life.tangible reward(s) (=things that are clearly valuable) The war brought little tangible reward for either side.a just/fitting reward (=one that someone deserves) Winning the championship would be a just reward for all their hard work.the potential reward(s) The risk is high but the potential rewards are enormous.verbsget/receive your reward They have worked hard and they have got their reward.reap the rewards of sth (=get the rewards from what you have done) She is now reaping the rewards of all her effort.give (sb) a reward If you have done all the jobs on your list, give yourself a reward.deserve a reward They deserve some reward for their work.bring rewards (=cause someone to get rewards) Winning the title brings huge financial rewards.prepositionsa reward for (doing) sth The trip was a reward for good behaviour.as a reward The king gave him the castle as a reward for his loyalty.phrasesrewards and punishments Some parents have a system of rewards and punishments for their children.2. money that is offered to people for helping find someone or something, especially for helping the policeGrammarIn this meaning reward is usually used as a singular noun.adjectivesa large/substantial reward Despite a substantial reward being offered, the painting has never been found.a £10,000/$500 etc reward A $100,000 reward was offered by her family after her disappearance.verbsoffer a reward/put up a reward The store has offered a £500 reward for information leading to a conviction.claim a reward He handed them over to the police and claimed his reward.collect a reward She said she had come to collect the reward.reward + nounsreward money He contacted the police, hoping to claim the reward money offered by the bank.prepositionsa reward for sth He is offering a reward for the return of the stolen jewellery.a reward of £10,000/$500 etc The newspaper offered a reward of £7,000 for information leading to the arrest of her killer. |
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