incentive

IPA/ɪnˈsentɪv/
KK[ˌɪnsˈɛntɪv]IPA/ɪnˈsentɪv/

incentive — 名詞

  • incentivesingular
  • incentivesplural

1. something that provides motivation for a person to take action, often through th

1.名詞B2
釋義

誘因；動機

鼓勵人採取行動的事物

something that provides motivation for a person to take action, often through the promise of a reward or benefit

例句

Working with a top chef was the main incentive for Élise to move to Paris.

與頂尖主廚合作是 Élise 搬到巴黎的主要誘因。

incentive for [someone] to [do something]

The chance to lead the new project was enough incentive for Christopher to delay his retirement.

主導新專案的機會成了 Christopher 延後退休的誘因。

enough incentive for [someone] to [do something]

常見搭配
  • powerful incentive
  • strong incentive
  • main incentive
  • clear incentive
  • positive incentive
  • incentive to
  • incentive for
同義詞
  • motivation

    inner desire rather than an outside offer; more internal and personal

  • encouragement

    softer and more emotional; may not involve a concrete reward

  • spur

    sudden or forceful push to act; often urgent in tone

  • inducement

    formal, often implies persuasion or a tempting offer

反義詞
  • deterrent

    something that discourages or prevents action

  • disincentive

    a factor that makes someone less willing to do something

文法句型

incentive + to-infinitive

incentive + for + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often followed by a to-infinitive clause (incentive to do something) or by for + noun phrase (incentive for someone). Common in business, education, and policy contexts.

常見錯誤

His incentive for studying was curiosity.
His motivation for studying was curiosity.
incentive usually refers to an external reward, not an inner drive.
The teacher gave the students incentives.
The teacher gave the students encouragement.
incentive often implies a material or concrete reward, not emotional support.

2. a sum of money or financial benefit given to encourage a specific action, such a

2.名詞B2
釋義

獎勵金；補貼

為鼓勵特定行為提供的金錢

a sum of money or financial benefit given to encourage a specific action, such as working harder, buying a product, or following a government policy

例句

The government introduced a tax incentive for companies that hire young workers.

政府推出了雇用年輕員工的企業租稅優惠措施。

tax incentive — government financial benefit

Nkechi received a cash incentive after the team reached its annual goal.

團隊達成年度目標後，Nkechi 獲得了一筆現金獎勵。

常見搭配
  • tax incentive
  • cash incentive
  • financial incentive
  • government incentive
  • bonus incentive
  • incentive program
  • incentive scheme
同義詞
  • bonus

    extra payment tied to past achievement; less future-oriented than incentive

  • reward

    broader term that can be non-monetary; given after the action

  • premium

    an extra sum paid on top of the usual amount, often in insurance or wages

反義詞
  • penalty

    a financial punishment that discourages unwanted behaviour

  • fine

    a specific sum of money paid as a punishment

文法句型

incentive + to-infinitive

incentive + for + noun phrase

用法筆記

Almost always refers to money or material benefits rather than abstract motivation. Frequently appears in fixed compounds such as tax incentive, cash incentive, and financial incentive.

常見錯誤

The company gave everyone a year-end incentive.
The company gave everyone a year-end bonus.
a bonus rewards past performance; an incentive is meant to encourage future action.
I need an incentive to get out of bed.
I need a reason to get out of bed.
incentive sounds like a concrete reward; for everyday situations, reason or motivation is more natural.

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  • incentive to
  • incentive for

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