benefit
    n. [U, C]
    1. 優(yōu)勢；益處；利益。如：
    We want him to get/gain maximum benefit from the course.
    我們想要他從該課程中得到大的益處。
    He has had the benefit of a first-class education.
    他得益于一流的教育。
    The new credit cards will be of great benefit to our customers.
    這種新的信用卡將使我們的顧客受益。
    It will be to your benefit to arrive early. 早到將會對你有利。
    The new library is a great benefit to the students.
    新圖書館對學生是一大裨益。
    【拓展】
    for the benefit of ... 為了……的利益。如：
    He went there for the benefit of his health. 他為了健康前往那里。
    2. （政府對失業(yè)者、病人等提供的）救濟金；（給職工的）獎金。如：
    Are you entitled to unemployment benefit? 你有資格領取失業(yè)救濟金嗎？