Definition of bonus in English:

bonus

nounˈbəʊnəsˈboʊnəs

1A sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance.
奖金
big Christmas bonuses
大笔的圣诞节奖金。
Example sentencesExamples
- The federal government would also reward states with performance bonuses based in part on lower poverty rates.
- And Burt has a group together that are going to dole out bonuses to the entire team.
- Some 90% of firms pay annual performance bonuses to their employees.
- Asking for a $25 million bonus, a payment equal to 40 percent of his total fees, is another matter.
- My weekly wage was about £150 and there were performance bonuses.
- Some 230 workers are involved in the dispute and are demanding improvements in basic wages, bonuses and classifications.
- You should reward your more productive employees with merit-based pay, such as bonus or share option schemes, rather than increasing wage rates across the board.
- As public service executives are being investigated in the Sponsorship Program, $36.5 million in performance bonuses paid to them adds insult to injury.
- The tax figures suggest that companies whose fortunes are tied to the slowing world economy are cutting jobs and curtailing staff bonus payments.
- The club was also offering the team a far higher bonus for a win.
- It is important to recognize that all labor income, even the bonuses and stock options of CEOs, are included in the labor share.
- I believe I mentioned before that my company does yearly bonuses to reward us for our previous year's performance.
- If you perform well, there is the possibility of bonuses and share options.
- The department's figures for 2005 show it has paid about €500,000 in performance bonuses to its most senior civil servants.
- Workers were paid a form of piece rate, which was a minimum wage plus a bonus for output over a certain level.
- I don't get a bonus if she exceeds quarterly projections.
- Cost cuts gave companies more money to pass on to employees in the form of higher wages and bonuses, economists said.
- We pay the players a small win bonus which is the same as it was last year in Division Two.
- Irish employers are looking after their senior staff better by giving them generous bonuses and share options.
- Given a choice between saving jobs and preserving your bonus, the Company expects its leaders to do the right thing.
Synonyms
extra payment, gratuity, tip, handout, gift, present, honorarium, reward, prize, commission, dividend, premium, percentage
incentive, inducement
informal perk, sweetener, cut
formal perquisite
historical bounty
rare lagniappe
1. 1.1British An extra dividend or issue paid to the shareholders of a company.
  〈英〉红利
  Example sentencesExamples
  After year 13, reinvested dividends and bonuses would pay for future premium.
  I believe perks can be a wonderful bonus for shareholders.
  The effect on Largan might be comparatively smaller, however, as its bonuses are traditionally divided into 30 percent shares and the remainder in cash.
  There was also discussion about the relative tax efficiency of taking the money out of the company by way of bonuses or dividends.
  Of course, the essence of the trick in Curran's Case was, by paying out the bonus share dividend, you reduce the value of the original shares.
  They will also receive special share issues and bonuses.
  However, the added bonus for shareholders comes in the form of industry consolidation.
  What the Trustee is after is the shareholder's dividends, bonuses, other payments that result, as a result that come from the share ownership.
  About 47 per cent of full-year earnings are being paid out as final dividends and bonus shares were issued.
  With-profits providers will be issuing bonuses of 3 per cent or lower next year.
  It is not exactly disastrous but with bonus payments collapsing over the last three years in line with falling stock markets, so has demand for these products.
  They can decide on how much the terminal bonus or final dividend paid out is.
  The IRS has specified it can't go to bonuses or stockholder dividends.
2. 1.2British A distribution of profits to holders of an insurance policy.
  〈英〉（分给参加保险者的）余利
  Example sentencesExamples
  The company also cut its bonuses last week by an average 5% for policies maturing after October 1.
  There is bad news for millions of homebuyers and savers as with-profits insurance companies make their bonus declarations over the coming weeks.
  It is the latest of the life companies to announce major reductions in the bonuses paid to holders of with-profits savings plans.
  It has cut the final bonuses on its with-profits endowments and pension plans for the second time this year.
  In the past, profits had been distributed by way of bonuses.
  They are also entitled to a share of the company's profits which are paid as bonuses on their policies.
  To get round the problem, they will probably pay the vast majority of with-profits policy holders their compensation through bonuses to their policies.
  And long-term savers will be waiting to see if the insurer slashes bonuses on with-profits policies or keeps them on hold to reflect recovering markets.
  As with other insurers, it has a two-tier bonus structure on its endowment policies.
  Each year the life company declares a bonus or dividend based on the returns from their investment.
  However, as these are with-profits policies, bonuses accrued to date will be small.
  But the company says a standard policy holder with a full bonus making a claim will effectively pay out more than three times their annual premium.
3. 1.3 An extra and unexpected advantage.
  good weather is an added bonus but the real appeal is the landscape
  晴朗的天气是额外的好事，但真正吸引人的还是此处的风景。
  Example sentencesExamples
  And, as an extra added bonus, he can actually do the job.
  As an added bonus, the keyboard seems to light up, which I envision will be a boon to struggling typists working in windowless, lightless spaces.
  As an added bonus the DVD actually has enough extra content that it can be considered a special edition.
  As an added bonus, the CDs aren't that expensive.
  The new 100% Proficiency scheme has also brought an added bonus - a rapid reduction in the amount of waste materials during training.
  It has been an added bonus that the new building could be done without disruption to the pupils' education.
  As an added bonus, the southern hemisphere is midway into its summer season, offering warm, comfortable temperatures for vacations this time of year.
  As an extra bonus these people are also listening for longer.
  Some knowledge of back pain and back related issues would be a bonus.
  Geraldine, who organised the logistics of the trip, said it was what she expected, but the unexpected generosity of people along the way was an added bonus.
  As an extra bonus, the new children's tax credit has now doubled to £20 a week for the first year of a child's life.
  Several 0% cards charge no interest on both balance transfers and new purchases, which is a double bonus!
  And the new legislation, allowing registrars to conduct weddings ‘out of the office’ and in more romantic settings, has been an added bonus.
  Each bottle has been individually numbered and as an added bonus for cricket lovers, it has been signed by some members of India's 1983 World Cup team.
  Having a Swedish manager who managed an Italian team is also a bonus, because he will have better knowledge of more players from across the globe.
  The home town Ducks won, which was an added bonus.
  And as an added bonus, many employers will match what you put in - anywhere from 50 to 100 percent.
  If the print supplements also pick up the same stories from the online edition, that is an extra bonus for the party that has placed the paid news.
  Being commended for her work was an added bonus.
  It would be a welcome bonus for a team that missed the playoffs with an 18-16 record last season.
  Synonyms
  benefit, advantage, boon, blessing, godsend, stroke of luck, asset, attraction, added attraction, fringe benefit, additional benefit, extra, added extra
  beauty
  informal plus, pro, perk
  formal perquisite

Origin

Late 18th century (probably originally Stock Exchange slang): from Latin bonus (masculine) 'good', used in place of bonum (neuter) 'good, good thing'.

This was probably originally Stock Exchange slang, coming from Latin bonus ‘good’. Very recently—too recently to get into most dictionaries—the word malus has been recorded for a fine or penalty, based on Latin malus ‘bad’ on the pattern of bonus. The French form of bonus, bon may lie behind the mainly Scottish bonny ‘good, fair’. Bounty (Middle English) goes back to the same source. See also bonanza

Rhymes

Cronus, Jonas, lowness, onus, Tithonus

Definition of bonus in US English:

bonus

nounˈbōnəsˈboʊnəs

1An amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance.
奖金
big Christmas bonuses
大笔的圣诞节奖金。
Example sentencesExamples
- The department's figures for 2005 show it has paid about €500,000 in performance bonuses to its most senior civil servants.
- The club was also offering the team a far higher bonus for a win.
- We pay the players a small win bonus which is the same as it was last year in Division Two.
- Asking for a $25 million bonus, a payment equal to 40 percent of his total fees, is another matter.
- Cost cuts gave companies more money to pass on to employees in the form of higher wages and bonuses, economists said.
- And Burt has a group together that are going to dole out bonuses to the entire team.
- I don't get a bonus if she exceeds quarterly projections.
- You should reward your more productive employees with merit-based pay, such as bonus or share option schemes, rather than increasing wage rates across the board.
- If you perform well, there is the possibility of bonuses and share options.
- It is important to recognize that all labor income, even the bonuses and stock options of CEOs, are included in the labor share.
- My weekly wage was about £150 and there were performance bonuses.
- Some 90% of firms pay annual performance bonuses to their employees.
- As public service executives are being investigated in the Sponsorship Program, $36.5 million in performance bonuses paid to them adds insult to injury.
- Given a choice between saving jobs and preserving your bonus, the Company expects its leaders to do the right thing.
- Irish employers are looking after their senior staff better by giving them generous bonuses and share options.
- Workers were paid a form of piece rate, which was a minimum wage plus a bonus for output over a certain level.
- Some 230 workers are involved in the dispute and are demanding improvements in basic wages, bonuses and classifications.
- The federal government would also reward states with performance bonuses based in part on lower poverty rates.
- I believe I mentioned before that my company does yearly bonuses to reward us for our previous year's performance.
- The tax figures suggest that companies whose fortunes are tied to the slowing world economy are cutting jobs and curtailing staff bonus payments.
Synonyms
extra payment, gratuity, tip, handout, gift, present, honorarium, reward, prize, commission, dividend, premium, percentage
1. 1.1Basketball An extra free throw awarded to a fouled player when the opposing team has exceeded the number of team fouls allowed during a period.
  Example sentencesExamples
  During the game, players can earn ‘virtual credits’ by defeating other players or earning extra bonuses.
  However a player will receive no bonuses at all that turn.
  Frequently fouled teams get into the bonus more quickly, and it's nearly impossible to get transition baskets against a team that is shooting free throws.
2. 1.2British An extra dividend or issue paid to the shareholders of a company.
  〈英〉红利
  Example sentencesExamples
  With-profits providers will be issuing bonuses of 3 per cent or lower next year.
  Of course, the essence of the trick in Curran's Case was, by paying out the bonus share dividend, you reduce the value of the original shares.
  The effect on Largan might be comparatively smaller, however, as its bonuses are traditionally divided into 30 percent shares and the remainder in cash.
  They can decide on how much the terminal bonus or final dividend paid out is.
  About 47 per cent of full-year earnings are being paid out as final dividends and bonus shares were issued.
  After year 13, reinvested dividends and bonuses would pay for future premium.
  There was also discussion about the relative tax efficiency of taking the money out of the company by way of bonuses or dividends.
  I believe perks can be a wonderful bonus for shareholders.
  It is not exactly disastrous but with bonus payments collapsing over the last three years in line with falling stock markets, so has demand for these products.
  The IRS has specified it can't go to bonuses or stockholder dividends.
  What the Trustee is after is the shareholder's dividends, bonuses, other payments that result, as a result that come from the share ownership.
  They will also receive special share issues and bonuses.
  However, the added bonus for shareholders comes in the form of industry consolidation.
3. 1.3British A distribution of profits to holders of an insurance policy.
  〈英〉（分给参加保险者的）余利
  Example sentencesExamples
  There is bad news for millions of homebuyers and savers as with-profits insurance companies make their bonus declarations over the coming weeks.
  In the past, profits had been distributed by way of bonuses.
  And long-term savers will be waiting to see if the insurer slashes bonuses on with-profits policies or keeps them on hold to reflect recovering markets.
  But the company says a standard policy holder with a full bonus making a claim will effectively pay out more than three times their annual premium.
  It has cut the final bonuses on its with-profits endowments and pension plans for the second time this year.
  As with other insurers, it has a two-tier bonus structure on its endowment policies.
  However, as these are with-profits policies, bonuses accrued to date will be small.
  It is the latest of the life companies to announce major reductions in the bonuses paid to holders of with-profits savings plans.
  To get round the problem, they will probably pay the vast majority of with-profits policy holders their compensation through bonuses to their policies.
  The company also cut its bonuses last week by an average 5% for policies maturing after October 1.
  Each year the life company declares a bonus or dividend based on the returns from their investment.
  They are also entitled to a share of the company's profits which are paid as bonuses on their policies.
4. 1.4 Something welcome and often unexpected that accompanies and enhances something that is itself good.
  （附带的）好处，优点
  good weather is an added bonus but the real appeal is the landscape
  晴朗的天气是额外的好事，但真正吸引人的还是此处的风景。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Several 0% cards charge no interest on both balance transfers and new purchases, which is a double bonus!
  Each bottle has been individually numbered and as an added bonus for cricket lovers, it has been signed by some members of India's 1983 World Cup team.
  As an added bonus, the CDs aren't that expensive.
  And, as an extra added bonus, he can actually do the job.
  As an extra bonus these people are also listening for longer.
  Having a Swedish manager who managed an Italian team is also a bonus, because he will have better knowledge of more players from across the globe.
  And the new legislation, allowing registrars to conduct weddings ‘out of the office’ and in more romantic settings, has been an added bonus.
  As an added bonus, the keyboard seems to light up, which I envision will be a boon to struggling typists working in windowless, lightless spaces.
  Some knowledge of back pain and back related issues would be a bonus.
  The new 100% Proficiency scheme has also brought an added bonus - a rapid reduction in the amount of waste materials during training.
  As an added bonus the DVD actually has enough extra content that it can be considered a special edition.
  And as an added bonus, many employers will match what you put in - anywhere from 50 to 100 percent.
  The home town Ducks won, which was an added bonus.
  It would be a welcome bonus for a team that missed the playoffs with an 18-16 record last season.
  It has been an added bonus that the new building could be done without disruption to the pupils' education.
  Geraldine, who organised the logistics of the trip, said it was what she expected, but the unexpected generosity of people along the way was an added bonus.
  If the print supplements also pick up the same stories from the online edition, that is an extra bonus for the party that has placed the paid news.
  As an extra bonus, the new children's tax credit has now doubled to £20 a week for the first year of a child's life.
  Being commended for her work was an added bonus.
  As an added bonus, the southern hemisphere is midway into its summer season, offering warm, comfortable temperatures for vacations this time of year.
  Synonyms
  benefit, advantage, boon, blessing, godsend, stroke of luck, asset, attraction, added attraction, fringe benefit, additional benefit, extra, added extra

Origin

Late 18th century (probably originally Stock Exchange slang): from Latin bonus (masculine) ‘good’, used in place of bonum (neuter) ‘good, good thing’.

词汇	bonus
释义	Definition of bonus in English: bonus nounˈbəʊnəsˈboʊnəs 1A sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance. 奖金 big Christmas bonuses 大笔的圣诞节奖金。 Example sentencesExamples The federal government would also reward states with performance bonuses based in part on lower poverty rates. And Burt has a group together that are going to dole out bonuses to the entire team. Some 90% of firms pay annual performance bonuses to their employees. Asking for a $25 million bonus, a payment equal to 40 percent of his total fees, is another matter. My weekly wage was about £150 and there were performance bonuses. Some 230 workers are involved in the dispute and are demanding improvements in basic wages, bonuses and classifications. You should reward your more productive employees with merit-based pay, such as bonus or share option schemes, rather than increasing wage rates across the board. As public service executives are being investigated in the Sponsorship Program, $36.5 million in performance bonuses paid to them adds insult to injury. The tax figures suggest that companies whose fortunes are tied to the slowing world economy are cutting jobs and curtailing staff bonus payments. The club was also offering the team a far higher bonus for a win. It is important to recognize that all labor income, even the bonuses and stock options of CEOs, are included in the labor share. I believe I mentioned before that my company does yearly bonuses to reward us for our previous year's performance. If you perform well, there is the possibility of bonuses and share options. The department's figures for 2005 show it has paid about €500,000 in performance bonuses to its most senior civil servants. Workers were paid a form of piece rate, which was a minimum wage plus a bonus for output over a certain level. I don't get a bonus if she exceeds quarterly projections. Cost cuts gave companies more money to pass on to employees in the form of higher wages and bonuses, economists said. We pay the players a small win bonus which is the same as it was last year in Division Two. Irish employers are looking after their senior staff better by giving them generous bonuses and share options. Given a choice between saving jobs and preserving your bonus, the Company expects its leaders to do the right thing. Synonyms extra payment, gratuity, tip, handout, gift, present, honorarium, reward, prize, commission, dividend, premium, percentage incentive, inducement informal perk, sweetener, cut formal perquisite historical bounty rare lagniappe 1.1British An extra dividend or issue paid to the shareholders of a company. 〈英〉红利 Example sentencesExamples After year 13, reinvested dividends and bonuses would pay for future premium. I believe perks can be a wonderful bonus for shareholders. The effect on Largan might be comparatively smaller, however, as its bonuses are traditionally divided into 30 percent shares and the remainder in cash. There was also discussion about the relative tax efficiency of taking the money out of the company by way of bonuses or dividends. Of course, the essence of the trick in Curran's Case was, by paying out the bonus share dividend, you reduce the value of the original shares. They will also receive special share issues and bonuses. However, the added bonus for shareholders comes in the form of industry consolidation. What the Trustee is after is the shareholder's dividends, bonuses, other payments that result, as a result that come from the share ownership. About 47 per cent of full-year earnings are being paid out as final dividends and bonus shares were issued. With-profits providers will be issuing bonuses of 3 per cent or lower next year. It is not exactly disastrous but with bonus payments collapsing over the last three years in line with falling stock markets, so has demand for these products. They can decide on how much the terminal bonus or final dividend paid out is. The IRS has specified it can't go to bonuses or stockholder dividends. 1.2British A distribution of profits to holders of an insurance policy. 〈英〉（分给参加保险者的）余利 Example sentencesExamples The company also cut its bonuses last week by an average 5% for policies maturing after October 1. There is bad news for millions of homebuyers and savers as with-profits insurance companies make their bonus declarations over the coming weeks. It is the latest of the life companies to announce major reductions in the bonuses paid to holders of with-profits savings plans. It has cut the final bonuses on its with-profits endowments and pension plans for the second time this year. In the past, profits had been distributed by way of bonuses. They are also entitled to a share of the company's profits which are paid as bonuses on their policies. To get round the problem, they will probably pay the vast majority of with-profits policy holders their compensation through bonuses to their policies. And long-term savers will be waiting to see if the insurer slashes bonuses on with-profits policies or keeps them on hold to reflect recovering markets. As with other insurers, it has a two-tier bonus structure on its endowment policies. Each year the life company declares a bonus or dividend based on the returns from their investment. However, as these are with-profits policies, bonuses accrued to date will be small. But the company says a standard policy holder with a full bonus making a claim will effectively pay out more than three times their annual premium. 1.3 An extra and unexpected advantage. good weather is an added bonus but the real appeal is the landscape 晴朗的天气是额外的好事，但真正吸引人的还是此处的风景。 Example sentencesExamples And, as an extra added bonus, he can actually do the job. As an added bonus, the keyboard seems to light up, which I envision will be a boon to struggling typists working in windowless, lightless spaces. As an added bonus the DVD actually has enough extra content that it can be considered a special edition. As an added bonus, the CDs aren't that expensive. The new 100% Proficiency scheme has also brought an added bonus - a rapid reduction in the amount of waste materials during training. It has been an added bonus that the new building could be done without disruption to the pupils' education. As an added bonus, the southern hemisphere is midway into its summer season, offering warm, comfortable temperatures for vacations this time of year. As an extra bonus these people are also listening for longer. Some knowledge of back pain and back related issues would be a bonus. Geraldine, who organised the logistics of the trip, said it was what she expected, but the unexpected generosity of people along the way was an added bonus. As an extra bonus, the new children's tax credit has now doubled to £20 a week for the first year of a child's life. Several 0% cards charge no interest on both balance transfers and new purchases, which is a double bonus! And the new legislation, allowing registrars to conduct weddings ‘out of the office’ and in more romantic settings, has been an added bonus. Each bottle has been individually numbered and as an added bonus for cricket lovers, it has been signed by some members of India's 1983 World Cup team. Having a Swedish manager who managed an Italian team is also a bonus, because he will have better knowledge of more players from across the globe. The home town Ducks won, which was an added bonus. And as an added bonus, many employers will match what you put in - anywhere from 50 to 100 percent. If the print supplements also pick up the same stories from the online edition, that is an extra bonus for the party that has placed the paid news. Being commended for her work was an added bonus. It would be a welcome bonus for a team that missed the playoffs with an 18-16 record last season. Synonyms benefit, advantage, boon, blessing, godsend, stroke of luck, asset, attraction, added attraction, fringe benefit, additional benefit, extra, added extra beauty informal plus, pro, perk formal perquisite Origin Late 18th century (probably originally Stock Exchange slang): from Latin bonus (masculine) 'good', used in place of bonum (neuter) 'good, good thing'. This was probably originally Stock Exchange slang, coming from Latin bonus ‘good’. Very recently—too recently to get into most dictionaries—the word malus has been recorded for a fine or penalty, based on Latin malus ‘bad’ on the pattern of bonus. The French form of bonus, bon may lie behind the mainly Scottish bonny ‘good, fair’. Bounty (Middle English) goes back to the same source. See also bonanza Rhymes Cronus, Jonas, lowness, onus, Tithonus Definition of bonus in US English: bonus nounˈbōnəsˈboʊnəs 1An amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance. 奖金 big Christmas bonuses 大笔的圣诞节奖金。 Example sentencesExamples The department's figures for 2005 show it has paid about €500,000 in performance bonuses to its most senior civil servants. The club was also offering the team a far higher bonus for a win. We pay the players a small win bonus which is the same as it was last year in Division Two. Asking for a $25 million bonus, a payment equal to 40 percent of his total fees, is another matter. Cost cuts gave companies more money to pass on to employees in the form of higher wages and bonuses, economists said. And Burt has a group together that are going to dole out bonuses to the entire team. I don't get a bonus if she exceeds quarterly projections. You should reward your more productive employees with merit-based pay, such as bonus or share option schemes, rather than increasing wage rates across the board. If you perform well, there is the possibility of bonuses and share options. It is important to recognize that all labor income, even the bonuses and stock options of CEOs, are included in the labor share. My weekly wage was about £150 and there were performance bonuses. Some 90% of firms pay annual performance bonuses to their employees. As public service executives are being investigated in the Sponsorship Program, $36.5 million in performance bonuses paid to them adds insult to injury. Given a choice between saving jobs and preserving your bonus, the Company expects its leaders to do the right thing. Irish employers are looking after their senior staff better by giving them generous bonuses and share options. Workers were paid a form of piece rate, which was a minimum wage plus a bonus for output over a certain level. Some 230 workers are involved in the dispute and are demanding improvements in basic wages, bonuses and classifications. The federal government would also reward states with performance bonuses based in part on lower poverty rates. I believe I mentioned before that my company does yearly bonuses to reward us for our previous year's performance. The tax figures suggest that companies whose fortunes are tied to the slowing world economy are cutting jobs and curtailing staff bonus payments. Synonyms extra payment, gratuity, tip, handout, gift, present, honorarium, reward, prize, commission, dividend, premium, percentage 1.1Basketball An extra free throw awarded to a fouled player when the opposing team has exceeded the number of team fouls allowed during a period. Example sentencesExamples During the game, players can earn ‘virtual credits’ by defeating other players or earning extra bonuses. However a player will receive no bonuses at all that turn. Frequently fouled teams get into the bonus more quickly, and it's nearly impossible to get transition baskets against a team that is shooting free throws. 1.2British An extra dividend or issue paid to the shareholders of a company. 〈英〉红利 Example sentencesExamples With-profits providers will be issuing bonuses of 3 per cent or lower next year. Of course, the essence of the trick in Curran's Case was, by paying out the bonus share dividend, you reduce the value of the original shares. The effect on Largan might be comparatively smaller, however, as its bonuses are traditionally divided into 30 percent shares and the remainder in cash. They can decide on how much the terminal bonus or final dividend paid out is. About 47 per cent of full-year earnings are being paid out as final dividends and bonus shares were issued. After year 13, reinvested dividends and bonuses would pay for future premium. There was also discussion about the relative tax efficiency of taking the money out of the company by way of bonuses or dividends. I believe perks can be a wonderful bonus for shareholders. It is not exactly disastrous but with bonus payments collapsing over the last three years in line with falling stock markets, so has demand for these products. The IRS has specified it can't go to bonuses or stockholder dividends. What the Trustee is after is the shareholder's dividends, bonuses, other payments that result, as a result that come from the share ownership. They will also receive special share issues and bonuses. However, the added bonus for shareholders comes in the form of industry consolidation. 1.3British A distribution of profits to holders of an insurance policy. 〈英〉（分给参加保险者的）余利 Example sentencesExamples There is bad news for millions of homebuyers and savers as with-profits insurance companies make their bonus declarations over the coming weeks. In the past, profits had been distributed by way of bonuses. And long-term savers will be waiting to see if the insurer slashes bonuses on with-profits policies or keeps them on hold to reflect recovering markets. But the company says a standard policy holder with a full bonus making a claim will effectively pay out more than three times their annual premium. It has cut the final bonuses on its with-profits endowments and pension plans for the second time this year. As with other insurers, it has a two-tier bonus structure on its endowment policies. However, as these are with-profits policies, bonuses accrued to date will be small. It is the latest of the life companies to announce major reductions in the bonuses paid to holders of with-profits savings plans. To get round the problem, they will probably pay the vast majority of with-profits policy holders their compensation through bonuses to their policies. The company also cut its bonuses last week by an average 5% for policies maturing after October 1. Each year the life company declares a bonus or dividend based on the returns from their investment. They are also entitled to a share of the company's profits which are paid as bonuses on their policies. 1.4 Something welcome and often unexpected that accompanies and enhances something that is itself good. （附带的）好处，优点 good weather is an added bonus but the real appeal is the landscape 晴朗的天气是额外的好事，但真正吸引人的还是此处的风景。 Example sentencesExamples Several 0% cards charge no interest on both balance transfers and new purchases, which is a double bonus! Each bottle has been individually numbered and as an added bonus for cricket lovers, it has been signed by some members of India's 1983 World Cup team. As an added bonus, the CDs aren't that expensive. And, as an extra added bonus, he can actually do the job. As an extra bonus these people are also listening for longer. Having a Swedish manager who managed an Italian team is also a bonus, because he will have better knowledge of more players from across the globe. And the new legislation, allowing registrars to conduct weddings ‘out of the office’ and in more romantic settings, has been an added bonus. As an added bonus, the keyboard seems to light up, which I envision will be a boon to struggling typists working in windowless, lightless spaces. Some knowledge of back pain and back related issues would be a bonus. The new 100% Proficiency scheme has also brought an added bonus - a rapid reduction in the amount of waste materials during training. As an added bonus the DVD actually has enough extra content that it can be considered a special edition. And as an added bonus, many employers will match what you put in - anywhere from 50 to 100 percent. The home town Ducks won, which was an added bonus. It would be a welcome bonus for a team that missed the playoffs with an 18-16 record last season. It has been an added bonus that the new building could be done without disruption to the pupils' education. Geraldine, who organised the logistics of the trip, said it was what she expected, but the unexpected generosity of people along the way was an added bonus. If the print supplements also pick up the same stories from the online edition, that is an extra bonus for the party that has placed the paid news. As an extra bonus, the new children's tax credit has now doubled to £20 a week for the first year of a child's life. Being commended for her work was an added bonus. As an added bonus, the southern hemisphere is midway into its summer season, offering warm, comfortable temperatures for vacations this time of year. Synonyms benefit, advantage, boon, blessing, godsend, stroke of luck, asset, attraction, added attraction, fringe benefit, additional benefit, extra, added extra Origin Late 18th century (probably originally Stock Exchange slang): from Latin bonus (masculine) ‘good’, used in place of bonum (neuter) ‘good, good thing’.
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