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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++perk1 /pɜːk $ pɜːrk/ noun [countable usually plural]  1PAY somebody FOR WORKsomething that you get legally from your work in addition to your wages, such as goods, meals, or a car 〔工资以外的〕额外收入[待遇],津贴 theatre tickets and other perks 戏票以及其他补贴perk of the perks of working at a large law firm 在大型律师事务所工作的额外待遇 I only eat here because it’s free – one of the perks of the job. 我在这里吃饭只是因为不用花钱——这份工作的额外好处之一。
Examples from the Corpus
perkThe professors regard foreign travel as a perk, and they go to all the international conferences.Leisure time is not a perk.The chives and parsley will provide a bright perk and a complementary flavor to the cheese.The truth is that most congressional perks have been eliminated.You are giving this unfeeling corporation so much, why not grab what you can in expense-account-paid perks?Park gave the members of the club, which was headed by Chun, fast promotions and special perks.Privilege parking places yield little profit, while special perks can precipitate horrendous losses.It's not always fun being an air hostess, but the perks are good.Some one else would get the perks of office; whereas a rector received the full tithes.One of the perks of working for a fashion designer is that you get to wear lots of nice clothes.perk ofOne of the perks of my last job was the use of a company car.
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perk2 verb [intransitive, transitive]  1.informalDFD to percolate(3) 滤煮(咖啡)2perk up phrasal verb informal a) HAPPYto become more cheerful, active, and interested in what is happening around you, or to make someone feel this way (使)活跃[振作]起来 She seemed kind of tired, but she perked up when Helen came over. 她看上去有点疲倦,不过海伦一来她便精神起来了。perk somebody ↔ up There’s no doubt coffee perks you up. 咖啡无疑可以使人精神振奋。b) SMART/WELL-DRESSEDTIDYto become more active, more interesting, more attractive etc, or to make something do this (使)看起来更为鲜亮[有情趣]perk something ↔ up A little chili will perk up the sauce. 加一点辣椒,这酱汁就更有味了。
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Examples from the Corpus
perkStriped shirt and pink tie perked up a little.Moving the light spot is capable of getting an otherwise silent neuron to perk up and take notice.Fortunately in the second half the dance perked up.Though you look as though you could do with something to perk you up.
From Longman Business Dictionaryperkperk /pɜːkpɜːrk/ noun [countable]HUMAN RESOURCES something in addition to money that you get for doing your job, such as a carbonuses, housing allowances and other perksEmployees must pay tax on anything regarded as a perk. executive perkOrigin perk1 (1800-1900) perquisite
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perk
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perk1 /pɜːk $ pɜːrk/ noun [countable usually plural]
 Date: 1800-1900
 Origin: perquisite
something that you get legally from your work in addition to your wages, such as goods, meals, or a car:
    theatre tickets and other perks
    perk of
    the perks of working at a large law firm
    I only eat here because it’s free – one of the perks of the job.

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perk2 verb [intransitive and transitive]
informal to percolate(3)
     
perk up phrasal verb informal
  1. to become more cheerful, active, and interested in what is happening around you, or to make someone feel this way:
    She seemed kind of tired, but she perked up when Helen came over.
    perk somebody ↔ up
    There’s no doubt coffee perks you up.
  2. to become more active, more interesting, more attractive etc, or to make something do this
    perk something ↔ up
    A little chili will perk up the sauce.


perkBrE /pɜːk/ 🔊NAmE /pɜːrk/ 🔊 noun (also formal per·quis·ite) [usually plural] something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job (工资之外的)补贴,津贴,额外待遇Perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance. 公司给予的额外待遇包括一辆汽车和免费健康保险。🔊🔊(figurative) Not having to get up early is just one of the perks of being retired. 不必早起只是退休生活的好处之一。🔊🔊
perkBrE /pɜːk/ 🔊NAmE /pɜːrk/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they perk BrE /pɜːk/ 🔊 NAmE /pɜːrk/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it perks BrE /pɜːks/ 🔊 NAmE /pɜːrks/ 🔊past simple perked BrE /pɜːkt/ 🔊 NAmE /pɜːrkt/ 🔊past participle perked BrE /pɜːkt/ 🔊 NAmE /pɜːrkt/ 🔊 -ing form perking BrE /ˈpɜːkɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈpɜːrkɪŋ/ 🔊 ˌperk ˈupˌperk sb↔ˈup(informal) to become or to make sb become more cheerful or lively, especially after they have been ill/sick or sad (使)振奋,活跃,快活 SYN brighten He soon perked up when his friends arrived. 朋友一来他就精神起来了。🔊🔊ˌperk ˈupˌperk sth↔ˈup(informal) to increase, or to make sth increase in value, etc. 上扬;增加;使增值Share prices had perked up slightly by close of trading. 收盘时股价略有上扬。🔊🔊ˌperk sth↔ˈup(informal) to make sth more interesting, more attractive, etc. 使更有趣;使更诱人 SYN liven up ideas for perking up bland food给无味的食品增添味道的主意