rewards
報酬
解説 Definition
rewards は reward（報酬、ほうび）の複数形です。努力や成果、協力などに対して与えられる複数の報酬や見返りを表します。
Rewards are things such as money, gifts, benefits, or recognition given in return for effort, achievement, helpful behavior, or loyalty. The plural form refers to more than one benefit or to a reward system offering several kinds of return.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
rewards は reward の規則的な複数形で、語末 /d/ の後の -s は /z/ と発音します。give rewards for good ideas、receive rewards、offer rewards の形で、努力や成果への複数のほうびを思い浮かべましょう。award は公式に授与される賞が中心ですが、reward は望ましい行動への見返りを広く表します。
Rewards is the regular plural of reward. Add -s, pronounced /z/ after the voiced final sound /d/. Connect the word with an exchange: someone makes an effort, achieves something, helps, or stays loyal, and receives something valuable in return. Useful patterns include give rewards for good ideas, receive rewards after a project, and offer rewards to regular users. An award is usually an officially presented prize or honor, while a reward can be any benefit used to recognize or encourage behavior. The plural often suggests several benefits or repeated incentives.
例文
The company gives rewards for good ideas.
その会社はよいアイデアに報酬を出します。
Students received small rewards after the project.
学生たちはプロジェクトの後に小さなほうびを受け取りました。
The app offers rewards to regular users.
そのアプリは定期的に使うユーザーに報酬を提供します。
rewards の類義語・関連語
rewards の語源・成り立ち Etymology
古フランス語 reward（注視する・報いる）に由来し、接頭辞 re-（返す）+ warder（見張る、ゲルマン語 wardōn）の合成。「見返りとして返すもの」が原義。元は「注意深く見る」から「功績に報いる」へ意味が変化した。関連語：guard（守る）、ward（保護）。同じゲルマン語根を共有する。
Rewards is the plural of reward. Reward entered English through Anglo-French and Old French forms related to regarder or rewarder, whose earlier sense involved looking at, considering, or taking notice of something. These forms contain a Germanic element related to guarding or watching. The meaning moved from consideration or regard to recompense given in recognition of conduct or service. The plural is formed regularly with -s, pronounced /z/.
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