perk

noun

UK/pɜːk/
US/pɝːk/

Definitions of perk noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)informal(非正式)

    An extra benefit, such as money or goods, that one receives in addition to their regular salary because of their job.

    (因工作而享有的)额外补贴、津贴或福利

    • Some of the perks of this job include a company car and a mobile phone.

      这份工作的一些额外福利包括公司配车和手机。

    • In addition to the salary, the job offers many extra perks.

      除了薪水之外,这份工作还提供了许多额外福利。

    • Employees can enjoy a gym membership as a company perk.

      员工可以享受健身房会员资格作为公司福利。

  2. Countable(可数名词)

    An advantage or benefit.

    好处、优势

    • One of the perks of living downtown is the ease of transportation.

      住在市中心的好处之一是交通便利。

    • The perk of this new feature is increased efficiency.

      这个新功能的优势是提高了效率。

    • A perk of this plan is that it is very flexible.

      这个计划的好处是非常灵活。

verb

UK/pɜːk/
US/pɝːk/

Definitions of perk verb

  1. Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To cause a liquid, especially coffee, to filter or brew through a substance.

    使渗滤;使滴滤

    • We use a moka pot to perk the coffee.

      我们使用摩卡壶来渗滤咖啡。

    • Let the coffee perk for a few minutes before pouring and enjoying.

      让咖啡渗滤几分钟,然后再倒出来享用。

    • They perked the coffee slowly on the stove.

      他们在炉子上慢慢渗滤咖啡。

Phrasal Verbs of perk

  • perk up

    to become better or more interesting

    改善;变好

    The girl's mood perked up immediately when she received her scholarship.

    这个女孩收到奖学金后,心情立刻好转了。

  • perk (someone) up

    to help someone become more cheerful, energetic, or lively, or to experience this change oneself

    提振;提高兴趣;精神一振

    Her laughter always perks me up.

    她的笑声总能让我振作起来。