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bonus

/ˈboʊnəs/
English Definition
n. extra gift, reward
中文释义
奖金,额外好处
Example Sentence

As a bonus, the telescope's high-resolution camera also captured images of a previously unknown comet in the same field.

作为额外好处,望远镜的高分辨率相机还在同一视场中捕捉到了一颗此前未知的彗星图像。

Synonyms
extra perk dividend
Antonyms
penalty deduction
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bon(good)+us(we)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “bonus”?

  1. A Amount, how much
  2. B Extra gift, reward
  3. C A person who held a job or position before someone else
  4. D The quality of being disobedient or mischievous
Show answer

B — Extra gift, reward. “bonus” means extra gift, reward.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “extra gift, reward”?

  1. A naughtiness
  2. B predecessor
  3. C bonus
  4. D quantity
Show answer

C — bonus. “bonus” means extra gift, reward.

Common questions about “bonus”

What does “bonus” mean?

bonus — extra gift, reward. In Chinese: 奖金,额外好处.

How do you pronounce “bonus”?

bonus is pronounced /ˈboʊnəs/.

How is “bonus” used in a sentence?

As a bonus, the telescope's high-resolution camera also captured images of a previously unknown comet in the same field. (作为额外好处,望远镜的高分辨率相机还在同一视场中捕捉到了一颗此前未知的彗星图像。)

What are synonyms for “bonus”?

extra, perk, dividend — all close in meaning to bonus (extra gift, reward).

What is the opposite of “bonus”?

penalty, deduction — each the opposite of bonus (extra gift, reward).

Is “bonus” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. bonus is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “bonus”?

bon(good)+us(we)

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