incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ noun plural incentives
plural incentives
Learner's definition of INCENTIVE
: something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder动力；鼓励；奖励 [count]
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Our salespeople are given financial incentives for reaching their quotas. [=if they reach their quotas they are paid more money]我们的销售人员如果完成销售额就能拿到奖金。
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The rising cost of electricity provides a strong/powerful incentive to conserve energy.电费上涨为节约能源提供了强大的动力。
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The government offers special tax incentives for entrepreneurs.政府给创业者特殊的税收优惠。
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The company is offering a special low price as an added incentive for new customers.这家公司给予新顾客特殊的低价格，作为一种额外优惠。
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— opposite disincentive