benefit
n. [U, C]
1. 优势；益处；利益。如：
We want him to get/gain maximum benefit from the course.
我们想要他从该课程中得到最大的益处。
He has had the benefit of a first-class education.
他得益于一流的教育。
The new credit cards will be of great benefit to our customers.
这种新的信用卡将使我们的顾客受益。
It will be to your benefit to arrive early. 早到将会对你有利。
The new library is a great benefit to the students.
新图书馆对学生是一大裨益。
【拓展】
for the benefit of ... 为了……的利益。如：
He went there for the benefit of his health. 他为了健康前往那里。
2. （政府对失业者、病人等提供的）救济金；（给职工的）奖金。如：
Are you entitled to unemployment benefit? 你有资格领取失业救济金吗？ |
