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奖赏

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A reward is a prize. If you do good work, you get a reward. Maybe your teacher gives you a sticker. That is a reward!

When you work hard, you get a reward. It can be money, a gift, or a treat. It makes you feel happy because you earned it.

A reward is something given in recognition of an achievement. It is a common concept in school and work. People often work harder when they know there is a reward waiting for them.

The term reward implies a transactional relationship between effort and outcome. It is frequently used in professional contexts to describe incentives, bonuses, or public recognition for meritorious service.

Beyond simple prizes, reward can refer to the intrinsic satisfaction gained from a challenging endeavor. It is often used in philosophical discussions about the nature of motivation and the 'rewards' of a well-lived life.

Etymologically rooted in the concept of 'looking back' or 'regard', the word reward encapsulates the societal mechanism of reciprocity. It is a nuanced term used to distinguish between extrinsic compensation and intrinsic fulfillment in complex academic and literary discourse.

奖赏 در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • A reward is a prize for effort.
  • It is usually positive.
  • It can be money or recognition.
  • It comes from the French word 'reguarder'.

Think of a reward as the positive outcome of your hard work. Whether you are a student getting a gold star or an employee receiving a bonus, a reward is the universe's way of saying, 'Well done!'

It is essentially a positive reinforcement. When we talk about rewards, we are usually focusing on the benefit gained rather than the effort itself. It is a very versatile word used in everything from training pets to corporate incentive programs.

The word reward has a fascinating journey. It comes from the Old French word reguarder, which originally meant 'to look at' or 'to gaze'.

Over time, the meaning shifted from simply 'looking at' to 'looking back at' someone with favor, eventually evolving into the idea of repaying someone for their actions. It shares roots with the word 'regard'. It is a perfect example of how language evolves from physical actions to abstract concepts of fairness and payment.

You will hear reward used in both formal and informal settings. In business, we often talk about 'performance-based rewards' or 'financial rewards'.

In casual conversation, we might say, 'I deserve a reward for finishing this project!' It acts as a countable noun, so you can have 'a reward' or 'many rewards'. It is almost always associated with positive actions or outcomes.

Idioms help us express complex ideas about rewards. Virtue is its own reward means that doing the right thing is satisfying enough without needing a prize. Reap the rewards means to benefit from the results of your past efforts.

Another common one is a labor of love, which implies the work itself is the reward. These phrases show how deeply embedded the concept of 'earning' is in our daily English.

As a noun, reward is regular and follows standard pluralization: rewards. It can also function as a verb, which makes it very useful.

Pronunciation is straightforward: /rɪˈwɔːrd/. The stress is on the second syllable. Rhyming words include toward, forward, and award. Remember that the 'w' is silent in some dialects, but generally, it is pronounced clearly.

نکته جالب

It evolved from the idea of 'looking back' at someone with favor.

راهنمای تلفظ

بریتانیایی /rɪˈwɔːd/

Sounds like 'ree-word'.

آمریکایی /rɪˈwɔrd/

Sounds like 'ree-word' with a clear 'r'.

خطاهای رایج

  • Pronouncing the 'w' as a 'v'.
  • Missing the 'r' sound.
  • Incorrect stress on the first syllable.

هم‌قافیه با

award toward forward board hoard

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to read.

نوشتن 2/5

Easy to use.

صحبت کردن 2/5

Common word.

گوش دادن 2/5

Clear sound.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

work prize give

بعداً یاد بگیرید

incentive compensation merit

پیشرفته

remuneration gratification

گرامر لازم

Noun Pluralization

reward -> rewards

Verb+Preposition

reward for

Countable Nouns

a reward, two rewards

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

I got a reward.

I received a prize.

Noun usage.

2

The dog got a treat as a reward.

Treat = reward.

Noun.

3

Good work deserves a reward.

Deserves = should get.

Subject-verb.

4

Here is your reward.

Giving a prize.

Direct address.

5

He wants a reward.

Desiring a prize.

Verb + noun.

6

Is this my reward?

Asking about a prize.

Question form.

7

A small reward for you.

A little prize.

Adjective + noun.

8

We love rewards.

Plural form.

Plural noun.

1

She earned a reward for her grades.

2

The company gave him a cash reward.

3

Hard work brings a great reward.

4

He is looking for a reward.

5

The reward was very big.

6

Did you get your reward?

7

They shared the reward.

8

It is a nice reward.

1

The police offered a reward for information.

2

She reaped the rewards of her study.

3

The project was a reward in itself.

4

He expected a reward for his help.

5

They divided the reward equally.

6

A reward system motivates staff.

7

He received a reward for bravery.

8

The effort was worth the reward.

1

The team was given a financial reward.

2

His dedication was finally rewarded.

3

We must consider the potential rewards.

4

The reward far outweighed the risk.

5

She sought a reward for her loyalty.

6

They implemented a new reward structure.

7

The reward for patience is success.

8

He found the work its own reward.

1

The psychological reward was immense.

2

He was driven by the reward of discovery.

3

The system provides little reward for innovation.

4

She viewed the challenge as a reward.

5

The reward of a quiet life is peace.

6

They discussed the long-term rewards.

7

The reward was purely symbolic.

8

He anticipated a significant reward.

1

The intrinsic reward of the craft is paramount.

2

His actions were devoid of any expectation of reward.

3

The reward of wisdom is gained through experience.

4

She found the reward of solitude refreshing.

5

The institutional reward mechanism is flawed.

6

They debated the ethics of performance rewards.

7

The reward was a testament to his legacy.

8

He sought the reward of intellectual clarity.

ترکیب‌های رایج

financial reward
offer a reward
reap the rewards
deserve a reward
get a reward
cash reward
small reward
big reward
system of rewards
expect a reward

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"virtue is its own reward"

Doing good is satisfying enough.

Don't ask for thanks; virtue is its own reward.

formal

"reap the rewards"

Enjoy the results of work.

He is finally reaping the rewards.

neutral

"a labor of love"

Work done for pleasure.

The garden is a labor of love.

neutral

"in return for"

As a reward for.

I did it in return for his help.

neutral

"bang for your buck"

Good value for money.

This car gives great bang for your buck.

casual

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

奖赏 در مقابل award

Both are prizes.

Award is formal/public.

He won an award for the film.

奖赏 در مقابل gift

Both are items.

Gift is for love/events.

She gave me a birthday gift.

奖赏 در مقابل bonus

Both are extra.

Bonus is specifically money.

I got a work bonus.

奖赏 در مقابل prize

Both are rewards.

Prize is for winning a game.

He won the top prize.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

Subject + get + reward

I get a reward.

A2

Subject + deserve + reward

You deserve a reward.

B1

Subject + offer + reward + for

They offered a reward for it.

B2

Subject + reap + rewards + of

He reaps the rewards of his work.

C1

Subject + find + reward + in

She finds reward in helping.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

rewarder One who gives a reward.

فعل‌ها

reward To give a prize.

صفت‌ها

rewarding Giving satisfaction.

مرتبط

award Similar but more formal.

نحوه استفاده

frequency

9

مقیاس رسمیت

recompense (formal) reward (neutral) treat (casual) perk (slang)

نکات

💡

Memory Palace

Put a gold medal on your door to remember 'reward'.
💡

Work Context

Use it to talk about bonuses.
🌍

Parenting

Parents use reward charts for kids.
💡

Verb Pattern

Always use 'rewarded for'.
💡

Say It Right

Stress the second syllable.
💡

Don't mix with award

Award = competition, Reward = effort.
💡

Did You Know?

It comes from 'looking at'.
💡

Study Smart

Reward yourself after studying!

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روش یادسپاری

RE-WARD: RE (again) + WARD (guard). You guard the prize again.

تداعی تصویری

A gold medal.

شبکه واژگان

prize bonus gift incentive

چالش

Think of a reward you gave yourself today.

ریشه کلمه

Old French

معنای اصلی: To look at or gaze.

بافت فرهنگی

None, generally positive.

Used heavily in parenting and corporate culture.

'Virtue is its own reward' (Proverb) Reward programs in retail

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

At work

  • performance reward
  • bonus payment
  • employee recognition

At school

  • gold star
  • good grades
  • extra credit

Training pets

  • treats
  • positive reinforcement
  • good boy

General life

  • hard work pays off
  • well deserved
  • a nice treat

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"What is the best reward you have ever received?"

"Do you think kids should get rewards for chores?"

"Is money the best reward at work?"

"What is a reward for a hard day?"

"Do you believe in the saying 'virtue is its own reward'?"

موضوعات نگارش

Write about a time you earned a reward.

What reward would you give yourself for finishing this course?

Describe a reward system that you think works well.

Is it better to give or receive rewards?

سوالات متداول

8 سوال
Yes, you can reward someone.
Rewards.
Yes, almost always.
Usually no, gifts are for occasions; rewards are for work.
Awards are formal prizes; rewards are personal or earned.
Yes.
No, all letters are pronounced.
Yes, dog treats are rewards.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

I got a ___ for my hard work.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: reward

Reward is the prize for work.

multiple choice A2

What is a reward?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A prize

A reward is a positive prize.

true false B1

A reward is usually negative.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

Rewards are positive.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

همه جفت شدند!

Matching synonyms and opposites.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

He deserved the reward.

امتیاز: /5

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