A2 adjective 中性 #583 最常用

incentive

/ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Describes something that encourages or motivates a person to do something. It is usually used to talk about rewards, prizes, or extra money given for good work.

例句

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1

The teacher used an incentive sticker to make the kids clean the classroom.

The teacher used an encouraging sticker to make the children clean the classroom.

2

The government provides incentive grants for new green businesses.

The government provides encouraging money for new environmentally friendly businesses.

3

Is there an incentive prize for the person who finishes first?

Is there a reward prize for the person who finishes first?

词族

名词
incentive
Verb
incentivize
形容词
incentive
相关
incentivization
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记忆技巧

Think of 'In-Cent-Ive': a reward puts 'cents' (money) 'IN' your pocket to keep you going.

快速测验

The company offered an ___ bonus to any employee who reached their goals early.

正确!

正确答案是: incentive

例句

1

The teacher used an incentive sticker to make the kids clean the classroom.

everyday

The teacher used an encouraging sticker to make the children clean the classroom.

2

The government provides incentive grants for new green businesses.

formal

The government provides encouraging money for new environmentally friendly businesses.

3

Is there an incentive prize for the person who finishes first?

informal

Is there a reward prize for the person who finishes first?

4

Research shows that incentive schemes can improve student performance.

academic

Studies show that reward plans can make students do better work.

5

Our manager introduced an incentive bonus for the best salesperson.

business

Our manager introduced a reward payment for the best person in sales.

词族

名词
incentive
Verb
incentivize
形容词
incentive
相关
incentivization

常见搭配

incentive scheme a plan to encourage people
incentive pay extra money for doing a good job
incentive trip a holiday given as a reward
tax incentive lower taxes to encourage specific actions
incentive program a set of rewards for workers or students

常用短语

financial incentive

money offered to encourage someone

cash incentive

a cash reward given for a task

performance incentive

a reward for reaching a goal

容易混淆的词

incentive vs intensive

Intensive means deep or very strong, while incentive means something that rewards or encourages.

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使用说明

In modern English, 'incentive' is much more common as a noun, but it is used as an adjective when placed directly before words like 'pay', 'scheme', or 'program'.

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常见错误

Avoid using 'incentive' as an adjective after 'is' (e.g., 'The plan is incentive' is wrong). Instead, use it before a noun.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'In-Cent-Ive': a reward puts 'cents' (money) 'IN' your pocket to keep you going.

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词源

From the Latin word 'incentivus', which originally meant 'setting the tune' or 'inciting'.

语法模式

Used before nouns (attributive position) Non-gradable adjective No plural form when used as an adjective
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文化背景

In many Western business environments, 'incentive structures' are a standard way to manage and motivate employees.

快速测验

The company offered an ___ bonus to any employee who reached their goals early.

正确!

正确答案是: incentive

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