incentive
UK [ɪn'sen.tɪv] US [-tˌɪv] noun countable or uncountable
IMPROVER
■something which encourages a person to do something 激励；刺激；鼓励•Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income.税收措施在鼓励人们将收入多储蓄和多投资方面很有效。 •[+ to infinitive] There is little incentive for people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains so expensive.公共交通的费用居高不下，无法激励人们停开私家车。 •Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder.支付奖金能鼓励人们更努力工作。 |