stimulus与incentive的用法辨析可从以下四个维度展开:
1. 作用机制差异
stimulus(刺激物)强调外部诱因的直接触发作用,如:
- The tax cut served as an economic stimulus.(减税作为经济刺激手段)
- Bright light is a visual stimulus.(强光是一种视觉刺激)
incentive(激励因素)侧重内在动机的诱导性,如:
- Stock options are employee incentives.(股票期权是员工激励)
- The bonus created an incentive for ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)