wage

• 名词，指雇主定期支付给雇员的劳动报酬，通常按小时、日或件计算，多为体力劳动所得。

A noun referring to a fixed regular payment, typically paid on an hourly or daily basis, earned by an employee for their labor or services.

1. Payment for workA2formal

   A fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis.

   工资

   • The company pays a minimum wage to all its employees.
   • She earns a good wage as a skilled carpenter.
   • He works long hours for a low wage.

   同义词compensationearningsemolumentpaypaymentremunerationsalarystipend

2. Reward or consequenceB2formal

   Something given or received as a result of an action, often used figuratively.

   报应

   • The wages of sin is death, according to the proverb.
   • He paid the wage of his laziness with a failing grade.
   • The wage of hard work is often success.

   同义词consequencepayoffpricerecompenserequitalresultretributionreward

• 动词，用于表示发动、进行或参与战争、战役或长期活动的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of carrying on or engaging in a war, campaign, or sustained activity.

1. Carry on or engage inB2formal

   To engage in or carry on a war, campaign, or conflict.

   进行

   • The country waged war against its neighbor for three years.
   • They waged a long campaign for civil rights.
   • The company waged a legal battle against the patent infringement.

   同义词carry onconductprosecutepursueundertake

2. B2formal

   To conduct or pursue an activity with effort and determination.

   进行

   • The organization waged a campaign to raise awareness about climate change.
   • He waged a personal crusade against corruption.
   • The team waged a relentless effort to win the championship.

   同义词carry onconductpracticeprosecutepursueundertake

   反义词abandonceasediscontinueforgoquitrelinquishstopsurrenderyield