Word of the day 10/24

incentive(noun)

1. [C,U]something which encourages you to work harder, start new activities etc 刺激; 動力; 鼓勵

With prices so low there is little incentive for the farmers .  
 價格太低﹐因此農民並不積極。

idiom 慣用語 
1. incentive to do sth
The chance of a higher salary gives young people the incentive to work harder .   
由於有加薪的機會﹐年輕人工作更賣力了。

2. tax incentives (=offers of reduced taxes) 減稅優惠

Tax incentives are provided to encourage the development and use of renewable energy.
減稅優惠的提供促進了再生能源的發展和使用。