early 15c., from Late Latin incentivum, noun use of neuter of Latin adjective incentivus "setting the tune" (in Late Latin "inciting"), from past participle stem of incinere "strike up," from in- "in, into" (see in- (2)) + canere "sing" (see chant (v.)). Sense influenced by association with incendere "to kindle." The adjective use, in reference to a system of rewards meant to encourage harder work, first attested 1943 in jargon of the U.S. war economy; as a noun, in this sense, from 1948.
例文
1. You get a big salary incentive and free board and lodging too.
あなたたちは大きな激励的な給料を得ることができて、また無料の食事と宿泊を楽しむことができます。
2.It 's the biggest financial incentive ever dangled before British footballers.
これは従来からイギリスのサッカー選手に対する最大の経済的誘惑である。
3.A little bonus will give the employees an incentive to work harder.
ちょっとしたボーナスは、従業員がより努力して働くことを刺激します。
4.Money is still a major incentive in most occupations.
多くの職業において、お金は依然として主要な奨励要素である。
5.Money is still a major incentive to most people.