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benefit

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Related topics: Welfare, Insurance
ben·e·fit1 /ˈbenəfɪt/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun  
1  advantage 好处 [countableC, uncountableU]ADVANTAGE an advantage, improvement, or help that you get from something 好处，益处，裨益 → beneficial
benefit of
 the benefits of contact lenses
隐形眼镜的好处
 I never had the benefit of a university education.
我从未受过大学教育。
 The new credit cards will be of great benefit to our customers.
新信用卡将大大方便我们的客户。
 I hope that the decision taken today will be to the benefit of the whole nation.
我希望今天所作的决定将惠及我们整个国家。
for somebody’s benefit
 Could you just explain again for Mark’s benefit?
你为马克再解释一遍好吗？
without the benefit of something
 Most motorists manage without the benefit of four-wheel drive.
大多数汽车司机都不用四轮驱动。
► see thesaurus at advantage
2  money from government 政府拨款 [countableC, uncountableU] British EnglishBrEPEWMONEY money provided by the government to people who are sick, unemployed, or have little money 〔政府为病人、失业人士或穷人提供的〕补助金，救济金，津贴 SYN American English welfare
unemployment/housing/child etc benefit
 You might be entitled to housing benefit.
你也许有资格申领住房津贴。
on benefit
 families on benefit
领救济金的家庭
 those people eligible to claim benefit
那些可以申请补助的人
3  extra things 额外事物 [countableC usually plural]BFIMONEY extra money or other advantages that you get as part of your job or from insurance that you have 〔工作单位提供的〕福利，补贴；保险金 → perk
 We offer an excellent benefits package.
我们提供非常好的综合福利。
 medical benefits
医疗福利
→ fringe benefit
4  give somebody the benefit of the doubt BELIEVEto accept what someone tells you, even though you think they may be wrong or lying but you cannot be sure 虽有怀疑但还是相信某人，姑且相信某人
 The referee gave him the benefit of the doubt.
裁判员虽有怀疑，但还是没有判他犯规。
Examples from the Corpus
give somebody the benefit of the doubt• She claimed she wasn't trying to commit suicide, and doctors gave her the benefit of the doubt.• Something didn't seem quite right, but I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt.
5  with the benefit of hindsight/experience used to say it is easier to know the right thing to do after something has happened or if you have a lot of experience 借助于事后的认识/经验
 He admitted that, with the benefit of hindsight, the original launch had not been large enough.
他承认事后才明白最初的投放量不够大。
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with the benefit of hindsight/experience• But let's not get too smart-aleck with the benefit of hindsight.• Neither player took it seriously but, with the benefit of hindsight, both admitted that the offer was probably serious.• If I should wander into the uncharted minefield of personal opinion it is only with the benefit of hindsight.• Hugh Young, fund manager, admitted that with the benefit of hindsight the original launch was not large enough.
6  benefit concert/performance/match MONEYa concert, performance etc arranged to make money for charity 慈善音乐会/义演/义赛
 a benefit concert for famine relief
为饥荒灾民筹款的慈善音乐会
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benefit concert/performance/match• Most significant for a county player was the opportunity to have a benefit match.• Browne played a benefit concert at Zellerbach Hall on the UC-Berkeley campus Thursday night.• He later played a benefit concert in aid of the protest.• This group also organized musicians to play benefit concerts for the campaign.• Last August, after leaving a rehearsal for the benefit performance, Hicks witnessed a stabbing and wound up being the suspect.
 COLLOCATIONS
verbs
have the benefit of something 获益于某事物
All the hotel rooms have the benefit of a balcony.
所有的酒店客房都有一个阳台。
get a benefit (also gain/derive a benefit formal) 得到好处
In this way, students will gain maximum benefit from their classes.
这样，学生就能从课上获得最大限度地受益。
enjoy the benefits 享用益处
You’ll enjoy all the benefits of being a member.
你将享用到所有的会员优惠。
reap the benefits (=enjoy the advantages of something you have worked hard to get) 收获益处
He was looking forward to reaping the benefits of all his hard work.
他期待着收获他所有艰苦努力的成果。
bring/provide benefits 带来/提供好处
The new bridge has brought considerable benefits.
这座新桥带来了很大的便利。
something outweighs the benefits (=something is more important than the benefits) 某事物大于好处
Make sure that the risks don’t outweigh the benefits.
确保风险不能大于收益。
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + benefit
a great/major/substantial benefit 巨大的好处
The new system will be a great benefit to the company.
这种新制度将为公司带来极大的益处。
a real benefit 实实在在的好处
To get some real benefit from the exercise, you should continue for at least half an hour.
你应该至少连续锻炼半小时，才能获得切实的效果。
na direct benefit
The money sent has been of direct benefit to the islanders.
na lasting benefit
These plans are likely to result in lasting benefit to the whole of our district.
the full benefit of something 某事物的全部益处
They will have the full benefit of our facilities.
他们将能充分享用我们的设施。
economic/social/environmental etc benefits 经济/社会/环境等效益
Tourism has brought considerable economic benefits to the island.
旅游业给这个岛带来了巨额经济效益。
health benefits 健康方面的益处
nJust 30 minutes of moderate daily activity yields health benefits.
mutual benefit (=something good for both people, companies etc involved) 互惠互利
nOur two companies are working together for mutual benefit.
npotential benefits
The potential benefits of the scheme must be weighed against the costs involved.
nfor your own benefit
He used the money for his own benefit, instead of using it to help other people.
Examples from the Corpus
benefit• a benefit being held at a downtown hotel• a benefit concert for the Children's Hospital• You should find out about any benefits you're entitled to.• Child benefit has been frozen for the last three or four years.• Thus the would-be entrepreneur can keep drawing benefits, and, if the business fails, they haven't lost out.• It suffices that customers are expected to act in a way that will provide economic benefits to the entity.• Businesses would lose a whole raft of deductions, including those for employee benefits such as health care.• Surely she'll be eligible for housing benefit?• Tourism has brought many benefits to the area.• The company provides medical benefits.• Both Nunn and Solomon stressed the mutual benefits of a friendlier relationship.• Two-thirds of lone parents are on benefit.• the safety benefits of wearing bicycle helmets• social security benefits• There are several benefits you can claim if you are unemployed.• What are the benefits for Britain of belonging to the European Union?• Let's reap the benefits of a service that is at least 30% better.• And, some employers go basic with the benefits because that is all they can afford.• The benefits include full medical cover when traveling abroad.• the benefits of a healthy lifestyle• If you were fired from your previous job, you may not be able to claim unemployment benefit.
be of ... benefit• A teacher Would have a good understanding of the ways in which Work Experience can be of benefit to the curriculum.• Do we really need lots of people sitting around pondering on research topics that are of little benefit to man or beast?• Having a reliable, automatic means of doing this would be of great benefit.• Raising the image of the whole educational system is of benefit to all schools.• Skeletal muscle relaxing agents and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often used but probably are of no more benefit than simple aspirin-based analgesics.• The fact that interest on home mortgages and property taxes remain deductible is of disproportionate benefit to high-income groups.• The Guidelines will be of benefit to those delivering the modules in colleges, schools and other centres.• The lane down to the harbour was steep; the oncoming wind would be of positive benefit.
unemployment/housing/child etc benefit• As a first step pensions and child benefit were to be raised and long-term supplementary benefit extended to the long-term unemployed.• This included the poll tax and changes in health provision, unemployment and housing benefits and education.• From April, child benefits are to be raised in the hope of encouraging parents to produce a few more babies.• These are child benefits, industrial injuries and death benefits, certain invalidity benefits, and attendance and mobility allowances.• For example they may be asked to prepare a training session on how to deal with difficult clients or one on housing benefits.• She says delays from the Department of Social Security in paying out housing benefit have given her financial problems.• If you are already receiving Housing Benefit this will be done automatically. 5.• Are changes such as means-testing child benefit and state pensions simply unthinkable?
benefits package• A benefits package is a very marketable advantage, one that Trope hopes will give them the edge over other independent labels.• A suitable relocation compensation and benefits package also needs to be provided.• To improve attitudes further, employers need to explain the provisions of the compensation and benefits package fully.• We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, including relocation costs.• Other team members ask Vickie to find out if any decision has been made on the change in the company benefits package.• Additionally there is a comprehensive benefits package that will include relocation expenses if needed.• In any case, the coverage for everyone would be the national standard benefits package.
benefit2 ●●○ W3 AWL verb (benefited, benefiting)  
[intransitiveI, transitiveT]ADVANTAGE if you benefit from something, or it benefits you, it gives you an advantage, improves your life, or helps you in some way 受益，得益；有益于，有利于
 They are working together to benefit the whole community.
他们在为整个社区的利益共同努力。
benefit from/by
 Many thousands have benefited from the new treatment.
千千万万的人已受益于这种新疗法。
 They would benefit by reducing their labour costs.
他们将得益于劳动力成本的降低。
benefit greatly/enormously/considerably etc
 I’m sure you’ll benefit greatly from the visit.
我相信，这次访问将使你获益匪浅。
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benefit• Admission is $5, with proceeds benefiting a local children's charity.• Rates start at $ 799 plus airfare; profits benefit animal care at affiliated centers.• However, such historical studies as do address this question indicate that all members do not benefit equally.• He expects stocks to continue to march higher, benefiting from falling rates and decent corporate earnings.• Stocks had benefited from J. P. Morgan.• And investors benefit if companies are clearly, not hazily, understood by the City.• Critics argue that the tax cuts will only benefit large companies.• This personalized process aims at releasing human potential in a way that will benefit the corporation.• The dams etc may also have been designed to attract industry and so benefit the country in the long term.• New regulations will greatly benefit the region's poorest residents.
benefit from/by• Economists call this the free-rider problem; people can receive benefits from a good without contributing to its costs.• People being assessed are also offered an advocacy service in case they feel that they would benefit from additional support.• She thought that Pamela might benefit from having the opportunity to discuss her worries with some one outside the family.• The property benefits from its own drive and a wider than average side access.• Effective management of health and safety programs therefore depends on measuring the benefits from lives saved and improved health and safety.• Chrysler has been benefiting from strong sales of its redesigned, industry-leading line of minivans.• Maternal care needs modeling; each generation benefits from the care received by the earlier one.• Thousands of people of all ages have benefit from well-proven cosmetic improvement procedures.
From Longman Business Dictionary
benefitben·e·fit1 /ˈbenəfɪt/ noun
1[countableC] a good effect or advantage that something has, for example a product or service
We will focus our marketing message on the environmental benefits of the product.
The system offers real benefits to the consumer.
2[countableC, uncountableU] British EnglishBrE money provided by the government to people who are old and no longer work, or to people who are unemployed, ill, or on a low income etcSYN AmE welfare
the number of people out of work and receiving benefit
Two thirds of lone parents on benefit receive income support.
→ accident and health benefit → child benefit → disability benefit → housing benefit → incapacity benefit → maternity benefit → sickness benefit → state benefit → unemployment benefit → welfare benefit
3[countableC]INSURANCE money paid out on certain insurance policies, especially health insurance
In the event of a justified claim, permanent total disablement benefit will be payable from the date of the claimant’s disablement.
→ death benefit
4[countableC]HUMAN RESOURCES something, especially money, that an employer gives to workers in addition to their normal pay, to encourage them to work harder or be satisfied where they work
The company offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including relocation costs.
→ employee benefits → fringe benefit
benefitbenefit2 verb
1[intransitiveI] to get help or an advantage from something
The taxpayer benefits because we do not have to borrow public money from the Treasury.
benefit from
This sector will benefit from lower borrowing costs.
2[transitiveT] to give someone help or advantage
The increase in house prices in the past 30 years has mainly benefited the comfortably-off.
Origin benefit1
(1300-1400) Anglo-French ben fet, from Latin bene factum, from bene factus; → BENEFACTION
ben·e·fit1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1benefit2 verb
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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 656 COCA: 812
benefit

noun¹

 1advantage益處ADJECTIVE | VERB + BENEFIT | BENEFIT + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤considerable, enormous, great, huge, immense, major, real, significant, substantial, tremendous相當大的／巨大的／很大的／極大的／無限的／重大的／實際的／可觀的／大量的／極大的好處◇This could bring real benefits for teachers.這會為教師帶來真實惠。➤clear, obvious, tangible明顯的／顯著的／實實在在的好處➤positive正效益➤perceived可感知的益處◇Consumers choose organic meat for a number of reasons, including perceived health benefits.消費者選擇有機肉出於種種原因，包括認識到其有益健康。➤apparent, supposed表面上的／假定的好處➤proven已（被）證實的好處▸➤maximum最大的好處▸➤added, additional額外的好處◇The method has many additional benefits.這種方法有諸多額外的好處。➤mutual相互的好處◇The different environmental groups could work together to their mutual benefit.不同的環保組織可以攜手合作，互惠互利。➤direct, indirect直接的／間接的好處▸➤potential潛在的好處➤unexpected意外的好處▸➤long-term, short-term長期／短期利益➤lasting長久利益➤practical實惠➤public公共利益➤personal個人利益▸➤clinical, economic, educational, environmental, financial, material, nutritional, psychological, social, therapeutic臨牀效用；經濟效益；教育效益；環境效益；財務效益；物質利益；營養價值；對心理的益處；社會效益；治療效益➤fitness, health對身體的益處VERB + BENEFIT➤enjoy, experience, have享有／體驗／得到益處◇The industry will be one of the first to enjoy the benefits of the recovery.該產業將是首先受益於這次復蘇的行業之一。◇children who have the benefit of a stable home background享有穩定家庭環境的孩子➤derive, gain, get, obtain, reap, receive得到好處；受惠◇The company derived substantial benefit from the deal.公司從這筆交易中得到了很大好處。◇I reaped the benefits of all my early training.所有的早期訓練都對我有所裨益。➤bring, confer, deliver, offer, produce, provide, yield帶來好處；產生好處◇The new factory will bring considerable benefits to the area.新工廠將為該地區帶來相當大的好處。◇This deal will offer major benefits to industrialists and investors.這筆交易將會讓實業家和投資者受益匪淺。➤maximize最大限度獲得益處◇If you want to maximize the benefits of blueberries, eat them raw.如果你想讓藍莓的好處得到最大的發揮就生吃。➤highlight突出好處➤extol, promote, tout (especially NAmE) 讚揚／宣揚／鼓吹好處◇a marketing campaign which promotes the cosmetic benefits of vitamin E宣傳維生素 E 的美容功效的促銷活動➤appreciate, recognize, see賞識／認識到／看到益處◇I can see the benefits that such games give children.我能看到這些遊戲對孩子們的好處。➤evaluate, weigh評價／權衡益處◇Weigh the benefits of hiring help before hiring new employees.在雇用新員工之前要權衡一下雇人幫忙的好處。➤extend擴大好處◇These benefits will now be extended to agency workers.這些好處現在將會惠及代理機構的員工。➤deny sb拒絕給某人好處◇He had been denied the benefits of a good education.他被剝奪了接受良好教育能帶來的好處。BENEFIT + VERB➤accrue利益產生◇the benefits that accrue from a good education良好的教育帶來的好處➤arise from sth, result from sth利益產生於⋯◇A number of benefits arise from having a fitter body.擁有健康的體魄帶來許多好處。➤outweigh sth益處大於⋯◇The benefits easily outweigh the cost.益處遠遠超過代價。PREPOSITION➤for sb's benefit為某人的利益◇We shall do this for the benefit of the patients.為了病人的利益我們將這樣做。➤of benefit to對⋯有益◇This arrangement will be of great benefit to you both.這種安排對你們倆都會非常有益。➤to sb's benefit有益於某人◇It will be to everyone's benefit.這對大家都會有好處。➤with the benefit of, without the benefit of有⋯的助益；無⋯的助益◇They somehow manage to work without the benefit of modern technology.他們想方設法在沒有現代技術輔助的情況下工作。➤benefit for為⋯的利益◇the benefits for companies公司的利益➤benefit from⋯帶來的利益◇the benefits from tourism旅遊業帶來的收益➤benefit of⋯的好處◇the benefit of a steady income有穩定收入的好處➤benefit to對⋯的好處◇What are the benefits to investors?對投資者有什麼好處？
benefit

noun²

 2financial advantages given by a company, the government, etc.經濟利益ADJECTIVE | VERB + BENEFIT | BENEFIT + NOUN ADJECTIVE➤fringe (= extra things that an employer gives as well as a salary) （薪金外的）附加福利◇The fringe benefits include free health insurance.附加福利包括免費健康保險。➤tax稅項利益➤employee, retiree (both NAmE) 員工津貼；退休人員補助➤domestic-partner (especially NAmE) 同居伴侶津貼VERB + BENEFIT➤give給予救濟金▸➤receive領取救濟金➤extend提供補助◇These benefits will now be extended to agency workers.這些補助現在將會惠及代理機構的員工。➤deny sb拒絕給予某人津貼◇Same-sex couples were denied the benefits given to married couples.不給同性別夫婦發放已婚夫婦享受的補助。BENEFIT + NOUN➤plan (especially NAmE) 福利計劃➤benefits package一攬子福利待遇
benefit

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 3 (BrE) money金錢ADJECTIVE | ... OF BENEFIT | VERB + BENEFIT | BENEFIT + VERB | BENEFIT + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤welfare福利金▸➤state國家救濟金➤insurance保險賠償金▸➤means-tested, universal根據經濟狀況審查而發放的津貼；普遍津貼◇One way to cut spending is to move from universal benefits to means-tested ones.削減開支的一種方法是將發放普遍津貼轉為根據經濟狀況審查發放津貼。➤cash現金津貼➤generous豐厚的津貼▸➤child, disability, health-care, housing, maternity, sickness, social-security子女補助；殘疾補助；衞生保健補助；住房津貼；生育津貼；疾病補助；社會保障金➤pension, retirement養老金；退休津貼➤jobless, unemployment失業救濟金... OF BENEFIT➤amount, level補助金額；補助金水平VERB + BENEFIT➤be eligible for, be entitled to, qualify for符合領取津貼的規定；具備領取救濟金條件▸➤claim要求獲得補助金◇You may be able to claim housing benefit.你或許可以要求領取住房補助金。➤collect, draw, get, receive領取救濟金；獲取津貼◇He receives unemployment benefit.他領取失業救濟金。➤be dependent on依靠救濟金▸➤lose失去救濟金◇She is worried that if she takes on a job she will lose her benefits.她擔心如果工作的話，救濟金就沒了。➤cut, reduce, slash削減救濟金◇The government has cut unemployment benefit.政府削減了失業救濟金。➤increase增加補助金BENEFIT + VERB➤be paid救濟金發放◇Benefit is paid monthly.補助金按月發放。BENEFIT + NOUN➤benefits agency補助金發放機構▸➤office補助金辦公室▸➤payment補助金支付▸➤system補助金制度➤cut補助金削減PREPOSITION➤on benefit領補助金◇He's on social security benefit.他領取社會保障金。
benefit

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤considerably, enormously, greatly, immensely, really, significantly, substantially, tremendously大有裨益；獲益巨大▸➤fully完全有好處▸➤clearly, obviously, undoubtedly顯然有好處◇The new law clearly benefits those earning the most money.新法律顯然使那些收入最高的人受益。➤ultimately最終惠及⋯▸➤equally平等地惠及⋯▸➤disproportionately不均衡地惠及⋯➤mainly, primarily主要惠及⋯➤personally個人受益▸➤directly, indirectly直接／間接有益◇We benefited directly from the reorganization.我們從重組中直接受益。➤economically, financially經濟上有益◇We both benefited financially from the arrangement.我們雙方都從這一安排獲得經濟上的好處。PREPOSITION➤from得益於⋯
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 656 COCA: 812
benefit noun
⇨ benefit 1 (the benefit of a good education) ⇨ benefit 2 (pay and benefits)benefit verb
⇨ benefit (benefit from doing sth) ⇨ help 2 (sth that will benefit everyone)benefit1

noun

 the benefit of a good education 良好教育的益处pay and benefits 工资和福利benefit ♦︎ advantage ♦︎ strength ♦︎ merit ♦︎ good ♦︎ virtue ♦︎ asset ♦︎ plus ♦︎ good pointThese are all words for a good or useful effect or quality that sth has. 这些词均表示长处、优势、成效。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆some / any / no benefit / advantage / virtue in sth◆a benefit / an advantage / an asset for sb / sth◆to be to sb's benefit / advantage◆to do sth for sb's benefit / good◆to be with / without the benefit / advantage of sth◆to be of great / major / real, etc. benefit / advantage / merit◆considerable / great / real benefits / advantages / strengths / merits / good / virtues / assets◆maximum / additional benefit / advantage◆relative benefits / advantages / strengths / merits / virtues◆to have the benefit / advantage / merit / virtue◆to see the benefit / advantage / merit / good / virtue■ benefit [uncountable, countable] a good or useful effect of sth 益处；成效◆She had the benefit of a good education.她得益于受过良好教育。◆The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone.新规章将使每个人都受益。◆For maximum benefit, take the tablets before meals.饭前服药效果最佳。◆It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= getting the results) of all her hard work.她辛勤劳动终有所成，令人欣慰。  see also beneficial ⇨ valuable 2 ■ advantage [countable, uncountable] a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people; a quality that sth has that makes it better or more useful than other things 有利条件；有利因素；优点◆Having a degree is a huge advantage when it comes to getting a job.找工作时，有个学位是一极大的优势。◆You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) if you have thought about the interview questions in advance.如果你预先考虑过面试中提出的问题，就会处于优势。◆Is there any advantage in getting there early?早到那里是否有利？◆A small car has the added advantage of being cheaper to run.小型轿车还有一个优点是开起来更省钱。◆Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages.这些系统各有其优缺点。OPP disadvantage ⇨ disadvantage ■ strength [countable] a quality or ability that sb/sth has that gives them an advantage 优势；优点；长处◆The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths.能够保持冷静是她的多项长处之一。◆Consider all the strengths and weaknesses of the argument.仔细考虑这个论点所有的有力之处与薄弱之处。OPP weakness ⇨ weakness 1 2 ■ merit ˈmerɪt [countable, usually plural] a good quality that sb/sth has 优点；长处◆We will consider each case on its (own) merits (= without considering any other issues, feelings, etc.).我们将根据每件事情本身的情况来考虑。◆They weighed up the relative merits of the four candidates.他们衡量了四名候选人各自的优点。■ good [uncountable] something that helps or is useful to sb/sth 用处；好处；益处◆Cuts have been made for the good of the company.实行裁减是为了公司的利益。◆I'm telling you this for your own good.我把这事告诉你是为你好。◆What's the good of earning all that money if you've no time to enjoy it?要是没时间去享受，赚那么多钱有什么用？◆What good would it do to tell her about it after all this time?过了这么长时间才把这事告诉她有什么用？■ virtue ˈvɜːtʃuː; NAmE ˈvɜːrtʃuː[countable, uncountable] (rather formal) an attractive or useful quality that sth has 优点；长处；用处◆The plan has the virtue of simplicity.该计划的优点是简单。◆They could see no virtue in discussing it further.他们看不到再讨论下去有什么用处。NOTE 辨析 Benefit, advantage, merit or virtue?A benefit is sth that you get or that comes from sth that you do. An advantage, merit or virtue is sth that a person, thing, plan or action has as a quality, which may be of use or benefit to you or to sb else. An advantage makes the person, thing, etc. better than sb/sth else. With merit and virtue there is no explicit comparison, although you can talk about the relative advantages/merits/virtues of sb/sth. Merits is usually used in the plural to talk about all sb/sth's good qualities taken together. Virtue may be singular, plural or uncountable and can be used to talk about a particular quality that is good because it is attractive and/or useful. * benefit指你所得到的或收获的益处。advantage、merit和virtue指某个人或事物、某个计划或行为所具有的对你或他人有用或有益的特质。advantage指某个人或事物所具有的使其优于他者的特征。尽管可以说relative advantages/merits/virtues of sb/sth（某人／某事物相比较而言的优势／优点／长处），但merit和virtue不涉及明确的比较。merit通常用其复数形式merits，指某个人或事物从整体来看的全部优点。virtue可用作单数、复数或不可数名词，指某个讨人喜欢或有用的具体优点。■ asset ˈæset [countable] a person or thing that is valuable or useful, especially because they help you to be successful 有价值的人（或事物）；有用的人（或事物）◆She'll be a great asset to any company she works for.对她所效力的任何公司来说，她都会是非常宝贵的人才。◆I'm not sure if his forcefulness is an asset or a liability.我拿不准他的强势是长处还是短处。 OPP liability ⓘ A liability is a person or thing that causes you a lot of problems. * liability指带来麻烦的人或事物◆Since his injury, Jones has become more of a liability than an asset to the team.琼斯受伤以来，与其说他是全队的骨干，倒不如说他已成为队里的累赘。 ■ plus [countable] (rather informal) an advantage or benefit 优势；好处；长处◆Being able to speak French is a definite plus when you're travelling in North Africa.在北非旅行，会讲法语肯定是有利的。◆You should carefully consider the pluses and minuses (= good and bad points) of going to live in the country.你该仔细考虑去乡下居住的利弊。OPP minus ■ good point [countable] a good or positive feature that sb/sth has 优点；长处◆One of the good points about the system is that it treats everyone equally.该体制的优点之一是一视同仁。◆His one good point is that he knows how to fix cars.他的一个长处是会修车。ⓘ A good point is similar to an advantage, merit or virtue, but it is less an essential quality of sth, and more an additional feature. * good point与advantage、merit和virtue意义相近，但更多是指附加的好处，而非本质的属性。benefit2

noun

 the benefit of a good education 良好教育的益处pay and benefits 工资和福利benefit ♦︎ bonus ♦︎ perkThese are all words for extra things or money that you are given by your employer in addition to the money you regularly earn. 这些词均表示工资以外的奖金、补贴、福利待遇。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆annual / taxable benefits / bonuses◆tax-free benefits / bonuses / perks◆to receive / enjoy benefits / a bonus / perks■ benefit [countable, usually plural] something that you are given by your employer in addition to the money that they pay you; money from an insurance company （雇主提供的）福利，奖金；（保险公司支付的）保险金◆Benefits include a company pension and free health insurance.福利包括公司养老金和免费医疗保险。◆We offer a generous benefits package (= several additional benefits).我们提供优厚的福利待遇。◆The insurance plan will provide substantial cash benefits to your family in case of your death.投保人一旦身故，该项保险将向其家属支付相当可观的保险金。■ bonus ˈbəʊnəs; NAmE ˈboʊnəsmoney that you get from your employer in addition to the money that you regularly earn, especially for doing your job well; extra money that is paid on an insurance policy, in addition to the amount that is guaranteed (= promised) 奖金；分红；（保险公司分给投保人的）红利◆Everyone in the company gets a 10% Christmas bonus.公司里的每个人都会得到10%的圣诞节奖金。◆a productivity / performance bonus (= as a reward for producing a lot or getting good results) 生产／绩效奖金◆What is actually paid will depend on the bonus payments made at the end of the policy.实际上支付多少钱将取决于保单到期时分给投保人的红利。■ perk [countable] (rather informal) something that you are given by your employer in addition to the money that they pay you 补贴；津贴；额外待遇◆Perks offered by the company include a car and subsidized accommodation.公司给予的额外待遇包括一辆汽车和住房补贴。 benefit

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benefit ♦︎ gain ♦︎ profit ♦︎ cash inThese words all mean to obtain an advantage or benefit from sth. 这些词均表示获益。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to benefit / gain / profit from sth◆the company / industry / farmer benefits / gains / profits / cashes in◆the customer / consumer / individual benefits / gains◆to expect / hope to benefit / gain / profit / cash in◆to stand to benefit / gain / profit■ benefit [intransitive] (rather formal) to get an advantage or benefit from sth （从⋯中）受益，获益◆Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences.倾诉自己的经历对大多数犯罪受害人来说都大有好处。■ gain [transitive, intransitive] to get an advantage or benefit from sth （从⋯中）受益，获益◆There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision.推迟决定不会有任何好处。◆Who stands to gain from the deal?谁会从交易中获益呢？NOTE 辨析 Benefit or gain?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆Who stands to benefit / gain from these changes?谁会从这些改变中获益呢？However, gain is used more often to talk about financial advantages, or having an advantage over other people; benefit is used more often to talk about sb being in a better position than before, for example because they are happier, healthier or better educated. Benefit is slightly more formal than gain and cannot be used with an object. 不过，gain较常指在金钱上获益，或者比他人有优势；benefit较常指某人由于比以前更快乐、更健康、受到更好的教育等而改善境况。benefit较gain稍正式，不能带宾语◆There is nothing to be benefited from delaying. ■ profit [intransitive, transitive] (formal) to get an advantage from a situation, especially in business; (of a situation) to give sb an advantage （尤指在商业上）获益，得到好处；（情况）对⋯有利◆Farmers are profiting from the new legislation.新法规使农民受益。◆Many local people believe the development will profit them.当地的许多人认为，这项开发会对他们有利。ⓘ Profit is more formal than benefit or gain and is mostly used to talk about financial gain. * profit较benefit和gain正式，大多指在金钱上获益。   see also profit ⇨ make 3 ■ ˌcash ˈin

phrasal verb

 (rather informal, disapproving) to gain an advantage for yourself from a situation, especially in a way that other people think is wrong or immoral 从中牟利；捞到好处◆The film studio is being accused of cashing in on the singer's death.那家电影制片厂被指责利用这个歌手的死来赚钱。
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