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benefits 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/ˈbenəfit/,
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benefits, plural;
  1. Receive an advantage; profit; gain
    • - areas that would benefit from regeneration
  2. Bring advantage to
    • - the bill will benefit the nation
Noun
  1. An advantage or profit gained from something
    • - tenants bought their houses with the benefit of a discount
    • - enjoy the benefits of being a member
    • - uninformed criticism is of benefit to no one
  2. A payment or gift made by an employer, the state, or an insurance company
    • - welfare benefits
    • - wages and benefits
  3. A public performance or other entertainment of which the proceeds go to a particular charitable cause


  1. (benefit) financial assistance in time of need
  2. (benefit) profit: derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience"
  3. (benefit) something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all"
  4. (benefit) be beneficial for; "This will do you good"
  5. (benefit) a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
  6. "Benefits" is the 12th episode in the fourth season of the television series How I Met Your Mother and 76th overall. It originally aired on January 12, 2009.
  7. (Benefit (album)) Benefit is the third album by Jethro Tull. It was released in April 1970. It was the first album to include pianist and organist John Evan (although he was not yet considered a regular member of the group), and the last to include bass guitarist Glenn Cornick. ...
  8. (Benefit (employment)) Employee benefits and (especially in British English) benefits in kind (also called fringe benefits, perquisites, perqs or perks) are various non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries. ...
  9. (Benefit (sports)) A benefit or testimonial is a match or season of activities granted by a sporting body to a loyal sportsman to boost their income before retirement. Often this is in the form of a match for which all the ticket proceeds are given to the player in question.
  10. (benefit) An advantage, help or aid from something; A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme; A performance, etc, given to raise funds for some cause; To be or to provide a benefit to; To receive a benefit (from). To be a beneficiary
  11. (Benefit) The money to be paid by an insurance company under the terms of the insurance policy.
  12. (Benefit) The sum of money specified in a life insurance contract to be paid to the beneficiary when a loss occurs.
  13. (Benefit) The amount payable by a third party toward the cost of various covered dental services or the dental service or procedure covered by the plan.
  14. (Benefit) in relation to superannuation, the entitlement to a lump sum, pension or annuity.
  15. (Benefit) a bankrupt may derive a benefit from a number of sources. It could be a loan or a fringe benefit or monies paid to a third person as a result of exertion by a bankrupt. ...
  16. (benefit) reimbursement for covered medical expenses as specified by the plan.
  17. (Benefit) The value the customer gets, the gain (usually a tangible cost, but can be intangible) that the customer accrues from the product or service.
  18. (Benefit) Payments provided for covered services under the terms of the policy. The benefits may be paid to the insured or, on his behalf, to the medical provider. Benefit design includes the types of benefits offered, limits e.g. ...
  19. (Benefit) generally, any form of payment to which a person may become entitled under the terms of a plan; often refers specifically to the normal pension provided by the plan formula.
  20. (Benefit) The dollar amount your insurance carrier will pay when you file a claim for a covered loss.
  21. (benefit) The amount of money paid when an insurance claim is approved. Also called the policy benefit.
  22. (Benefit) A valued or desired outcome; an advantage.
  23. (Benefit) the amount of money in a superannuation fund or RSA, that a fund member or RSA holder is entitled to.
  24. (Benefit) Another name for coverage.
  25. A benefit is a specific service offered by a Health Fund as part of their health insurance plans.