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benefit

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Related topics: Welfare, Insurance
ben·e·fit1 /ˈbenəfɪt/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun
1  advantage 好處 [countableC, uncountableU]ADVANTAGE an advantage, improvement, or help that you get from something 好處，益處，裨益 → beneficial
benefit of
the benefits of contact lenses
隐形眼鏡的好處
I never had the benefit of a university education.
我從未受過大學教育。
The new credit cards will be of great benefit to our customers.
新信用卡將大大方便我們的客戶。
I hope that the decision taken today will be to the benefit of the whole nation.
我希望今天所作的決定將惠及我們整個國家。
for somebody’s benefit
Could you just explain again for Mark’s benefit?
你爲馬克再解釋一遍好嗎？
without the benefit of something
Most motorists manage without the benefit of four-wheel drive.
大多數汽車司機都不用四輪驅動。
► see thesaurus at advantage
2  money from government 政府撥款 [countableC, uncountableU] British EnglishBrEPEWMONEY money provided by the government to people who are sick, unemployed, or have little money 〔政府爲病人、失業人士或窮人提供的〕補助金，救濟金，津貼 SYN American English welfare
unemployment/housing/child etc benefit
You might be entitled to housing benefit.
你也許有資格申領住房津貼。
on benefit
families on benefit
領救濟金的家庭
those people eligible to claim benefit
那些可以申請補助的人
3  extra things 額外事物 [countableC usually plural]BFIMONEY extra money or other advantages that you get as part of your job or from insurance that you have 〔工作單位提供的〕福利，補貼；保險金 → perk
We offer an excellent benefits package.
我們提供非常好的綜合福利。
medical benefits
醫療福利
→ 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 雖有懷疑但還是相信某人，姑且相信某人
The referee gave him the benefit of the doubt.
裁判員雖有懷疑，但還是沒有判他犯規。
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 借助於事後的認識/經驗
He admitted that, with the benefit of hindsight, the original launch had not been large enough.
他承認事後才明白最初的投放量不夠大。
Examples from the Corpus
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 慈善音樂會/義演/義賽
a benefit concert for famine relief
爲饑荒災民籌款的慈善音樂會
Examples from the Corpus
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 獲益於某事物
All the hotel rooms have the benefit of a balcony.
所有的酒店客房都有一個陽台。
get a benefit (also gain/derive a benefit formal) 得到好處
In this way, students will gain maximum benefit from their classes.
這樣，學生就能從課上獲得最大限度地受益。
enjoy the benefits 享用益處
You’ll enjoy all the benefits of being a member.
你將享用到所有的會員優惠。
reap the benefits (=enjoy the advantages of something you have worked hard to get) 收獲益處
He was looking forward to reaping the benefits of all his hard work.
他期待着收獲他所有艱苦努力的成果。
bring/provide benefits 帶來/提供好處
The new bridge has brought considerable benefits.
這座新橋帶來了很大的便利。
something outweighs the benefits (=something is more important than the benefits) 某事物大於好處
Make sure that the risks don’t outweigh the benefits.
確保風險不能大於收益。
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + benefit
a great/major/substantial benefit 巨大的好處
The new system will be a great benefit to the company.
這種新制度將爲公司帶來極大的益處。
a real benefit 實實在在的好處
To get some real benefit from the exercise, you should continue for at least half an hour.
你應該至少連續鍛煉半小時，才能獲得切實的效果。
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 某事物的全部益處
They will have the full benefit of our facilities.
他們將能充分享用我們的設施。
economic/social/environmental etc benefits 經濟/社會/環境等效益
Tourism has brought considerable economic benefits to the island.
旅遊業給這個島帶來了巨額經濟效益。
health benefits 健康方面的益處
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；有益於，有利於
They are working together to benefit the whole community.
他們在爲整個社區的利益共同努力。
benefit from/by
Many thousands have benefited from the new treatment.
千千萬萬的人已受益於這種新療法。
They would benefit by reducing their labour costs.
他們將得益於勞動力成本的降低。
benefit greatly/enormously/considerably etc
I’m sure you’ll benefit greatly from the visit.
我相信，這次訪問將使你獲益匪淺。
Examples from the Corpus
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

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