Award,Reward的辨析
这两个词音、形相似,但意义和用法不同。
(1)award 用作及物动词时,表示“授予(奖品等)”、“给予”、“判给”的意思,后接sth.(to sb.);用作名词时,意为“奖品”、“奖金”。如:They awarded scholarships to the best students.
他们把奖学金授予最好的学生。
He was awarded first prize.
他获得了一等奖。
The Judge awarded him ¥5,000 as damages.
法官判给他损害赔偿金5000元。
The film awards are presented annually.
电影奖一年颁发一次。
(2)reward 用作及物动词时,意为“报答”、“酬劳”、“奖赏”的意思,后接sb.(for sth./ doing sth.)(with sth.);用作名词时,作“报酬”、“奖励”、“报答”解。如:
How can I reward you for your help?
我怎样才能报答你给的帮助?
Anyone who finds it will be rewarded.
凡找到它的人都将获得酬谢。
A reward was offered for the return of the passport.
为找回护照(他)提供了一笔酬金。