一、含义不同
1、award n. 奖品;奖
例句:It is impossible to honor her with the award.
译文:奖品授给她是不可能的。
2、reward n. 报答;赏金;报酬
例句:An act of kindness deserves a reward.
译文:做好事,当然要有报答。
二、词汇搭配不同
1、award
arbitration award 仲裁判决;merit award 荣誉奖;
Oscar award 奥斯卡金像奖;safety award 安全奖
2、reward
ask no reward 不要求报酬;confer a reward 授奖;
meet a due reward 受到应得的报酬;pay a reward 付给报酬
1、Many experts advocate rewarding your child for good behaviour.
很多专家主张对小孩的良好表现加以奖励。
2、She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company.
她为公司忠诚服务了40年,因而获得奖赏。
3、Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made.
赢得比赛的胜利是全队付出努力应得的回报。
1、The smart money is on him for the best actor award.
内行认为他将获最佳演员奖。
2、He has just earned his fourth MVP award this season.
这个赛季他刚获得了他的第四个“最有价值球员奖”。
3、The movie won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
这部电影荣获九项奥斯卡金像奖,包括最佳影片奖。