re‧ward 1 W3 / rɪwɔd $ -wɔrd / 名词

1 [可数和不可数名词] something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard → prize , benefit :

The school has a system of rewards and punishments to encourage good behaviour.

reward for (doing) something

Parents often give their children rewards for passing exams.

2 [可数和不可数名词] money that is offered to people for helping the police to solve a crime or catch a criminal

reward of

A reward of $20,000 has been offered.

reward for

a reward for information leading to the capture of the murderers

COLLOCATIONS

ADJECTIVES

great/big/high The rewards for those who invested at the right time are high. | Some athletes took drugs because the rewards were great and they thought they could get away with it.

little reward They have to work very hard for very little reward.

financial/economic reward ( also monetary reward formal ) It’s a difficult job, but the financial rewards are considerable. | I’m not doing it for monetary reward.

material rewards (= money or possessions that you get ) They think money and material rewards are more important than quality of life.

tangible rewards (= things that are obviously worth having ) The prize motivates people by offering them the prospect of a tangible reward for their efforts.

rich rewards (= great rewards ) Top athletes can expect rich rewards if they win.

personal reward I admire people who help the poor for no personal reward.

动词

get/receive your reward If you work hard, you will get your reward.

reap rewards (= get them ) She is now reaping the rewards of all her hard work.

bring rewards (= cause someone to get rewards ) Winning the title brings huge financial rewards.

deserve a reward The team have worked really hard and deserve some reward.

COLLOCATIONS

动词

offer a reward ( also put up a reward informal ) The store has offered a £500 reward for information leading to a conviction.

claim a reward He contacted the police, hoping to claim the reward money offered by the bank.

形容词

a £10,000/$500 etc reward The $100,000 reward Levitz’s family offered in the days after her disappearance still stands.

a large/substantial reward Despite a substantial reward being offered, the painting has never been found.

reward + NOUN

reward money ‘Anyone who gives me the information that leads to an arrest will get the reward money,’ he repeated | .