Когда говорить award, prize и reward
Award — официальная награда или признание, которое присуждает организация, жюри или другой орган. Prize — приз за победу в конкурсе, соревновании или за выдающуюся работу. Reward — вознаграждение за полезное действие, хорошее поведение, помощь или найденную вещь.
Award, prize и reward: главное отличие
| Слово | Типичный контекст | Пример |
|---|---|---|
| award | официальное признание достижения | She won an industry award. |
| prize | награда победителю конкурса | He won first prize. |
| reward | вознаграждение за действие или помощь | A reward was offered for the missing dog. |
Award — официальная награда
- The film won several awards.
- She received an award for her research.
- He was nominated for an award.
- The company won an award for innovation.
- The award ceremony takes place in May.
Award часто связан с официальным признанием качества, достижений или вклада.
Prize — приз за победу
- She won first prize in the competition.
- The winner receives a cash prize.
- What's the top prize?
- He won a prize for his short story.
- The prize includes a trip to New York.
Prize обычно сильнее связан с соревнованием, конкурсом или выбором победителя.
Reward — вознаграждение
- The police offered a reward for information.
- There's a reward for finding the missing dog.
- Hard work brings its own rewards.
- The children received a small reward for helping.
- She was rewarded for her honesty.
В конкурсе возможны и award, и prize
Эти слова не являются взаимоисключающими.
- He won an award for best director.
- She won first prize in the photography competition.
Award сильнее фокусируется на официальном признании категории или достижения. Prize — на самом призе или месте в соревновании.
Award как глагол — присудить
- She was awarded a scholarship.
- The jury awarded him first prize.
- The court awarded damages to the claimant.
- He was awarded a medal for bravery.
Reward — что-то в обмен на полезное действие
- a reward for good behaviour;
- a reward for information;
- a reward for returning a lost wallet;
- reward employees for good performance.
Важна идея обмена: человек сделал что-то полезное или желательное и получил за это вознаграждение.
Какие глаголы использовать
| Award | Prize | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| win an award | win a prize | offer a reward |
| receive an award | receive a prize | receive a reward |
| present an award | award a prize | give a reward |
| be nominated for an award | claim a prize | reward someone |
Prize money и cash reward
- The winner receives £10,000 in prize money.
- A cash prize will be given to the winner.
- Police offered a cash reward for information.
Prize money относится к сумме за победу. Cash reward — денежное вознаграждение за определённое действие или информацию.
Частые ошибки
| Неестественно | Лучше |
|---|---|
| The police offered a prize for information. | The police offered a reward for information. |
| She reward a prize. | She won a prize / was awarded a prize. |
| He was rewarded an industry award. | He received/won an industry award. |
| The jury rewarded him first prize. | The jury awarded him first prize. |
Упражнения
Award, prize или reward?
- She won first ___ in the writing competition.
- The film received an ___ for best screenplay.
- The police offered a ___ for information.
- He was ___ a medal for bravery.
- The top ___ is a trip for two.
- Employees are ___ for excellent performance.
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Что важно запомнить
- Award — официальная награда или признание.
- Prize — приз за победу или выдающуюся работу.
- Reward — вознаграждение за действие, помощь или хорошее поведение.
- Award также является глаголом «присудить».
- Win an award/prize, но offer a reward.
- Prize money — деньги за победу.