incentive

• 指能够激励或促使某人采取行动的事物，通常以奖励、利益或经济刺激的形式出现。

A noun referring to something that motivates or encourages a person to take action, often in the form of a reward, benefit, or financial inducement.

1. Motivation or rewardB2formal

   Something that encourages or motivates a person to do something, often a reward or benefit.

   激励

   • The company offered a bonus as an incentive for meeting sales targets.
   • Tax breaks are a common incentive for small businesses.
   • The promise of a promotion was a strong incentive for him to work harder.

   同义词bribecatalystencouragementimpetusincitementinducementmotivationrewardspurstimulus

   反义词deterrentdiscouragementdisincentive

2. Financial inducementB2formal

   A specific financial reward or benefit designed to encourage a particular action or behavior.

   财务激励

   • The government provided cash incentives for installing solar panels.
   • Employees received a performance-based incentive at the end of the year.
   • The incentive program helped reduce energy consumption in the office.

   同义词bonusbountycarrotinducementperkpremiumrewardsweetener