award
UK [ə'wɔ:d] US [-'wɔ:rd] verb transitive
IMPROVER
■to give money or a prize following an official decision 给予，授予；判给，裁定•Carlos was awarded first prize in the essay competition.卡洛斯获颁短文写作比赛第一名。 •The jury awarded libel damages of £100 000.陪审团作出裁定，判给受害人名誉损害赔偿金十万英镑。 •[+ two objects] The university has awarded her a $500 travel grant.该大学发给她500美元的旅行资助。
UK [ə'wɔ:d] US [-'wɔ:rd] noun countable
IMPROVER
■a prize or a sum of money that is given to someone following an official decision 奖；奖项；奖金；奖品•They have authorized awards of £900 to each of the victims.他们判给每一位受害者900英镑赔偿金。 •the Academy Award for Best Director奥斯卡最佳导演奖 |