Perquisite



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解释

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• n. 固定津贴, 特权
• ［英］ n. 固定津贴, 特权 ( a privilege, gain, or profit)
• ［记］ per ( 全部) ＋quisite ( 要求) -> 要求全部满足 -> 特权

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, property acquired by means other than inheritance, from Anglo-French perquisit, Medieval Latin perquisitum, from neuter of perquisitus, past participle of perquirere to purchase, acquire, from Latin, to search for thoroughly, from per- thoroughly + quaerere to seek
• Date: 15th century
• 1. a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages; especially one expected or promised
• 2. gratuity, tip
• 3. something held or claimed as an exclusive right or possession

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