Incentive
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[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- n. 刺激, 鼓励; 刺激因素
- ［英］ n. 刺激, 鼓励 ( motive)
- ［类］ 反义词: deterrent ( 威慑物)
- ［记］ in ( 进入) +cent ( =cant 唱, 说) +ive -> 说服人做事 -> 上进心, 刺激
- ［例］ material incentive ( 物质刺激)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
noun
- Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin incentivum, from neuter of incentivus stimulating, from Latin, setting the tune, from incentus, past participle of incinere to play (a tune), from in- + canere to sing — more at chant
- Date: 15th century
- something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
- Synonyms: see motive
- ? incentive adjective
