1.(advantage)好处；益处；裨益
the benefits of this form of therapy这种治疗形式的益处
You will eventually reap the benefit of your labour.你终将收获自己的劳动成果。
For maximum benefit, use your treatment every day.为了达到最佳效果, 你每天都要接受治疗。
2.<英>(allowance of money)(政府提供给患病者、失业人员等的)救济金, 补助金
the removal of benefit from school-leavers取消辍学者的补助金
He is receiving benefit.他正在领取救济金。
3.(welfare; in other countries)(英国以外其他国家的)救济金, 补助金
4.【保险】(payment)(支付给患病者、失业人员等的)保险金, 抚恤金
5.(benefit match)义赛
(benefit concert)义演
I am organizing a benefit in Bristol to raise these funds.我要在布里斯托尔组织一场义演来募集这些资金。
6.the benefit of the doubt
(to take seriously)(在无把握情况下的)存疑信任
Shalford is entitled to the benefit of the doubt.应该给予沙尔福德信任。