perk
perk — noun
- perksingular
- perksplural
1. An extra advantage or benefit that you receive from your employer on top of your
An extra advantage or benefit that you receive from your employer on top of your regular salary — for example, free meals, a company car, health insurance, or flexible working hours.
A great perk of working at the tech company was the free lunch every day.
perks of + working / gerund pattern
The new position came with several perks, including a company car and a gym membership.
Rania, a flight attendant, enjoys travel perks that let her fly anywhere for free.
The salary was modest, but the perks — flexible hours and extra leave — made it worthwhile.
- benefit
broader term; any helpful thing, not necessarily from employment
- bonus
usually a sum of extra money, not a non-cash benefit
- fringe benefit
formal business term for non-wage compensation
文法句型
perks of + noun/gerund
come with perks
用法筆記
Commonly used in the plural form 'perks'. The full word 'perquisite' is very formal and rarely used in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
2. An advantage or positive side of any situation that is not related to employment
An advantage or positive side of any situation that is not related to employment — for instance, the pleasant aspects of living in a certain place or belonging to a group.
Living near the beach is one of the perks of life in this coastal town.
perks of + noun — general advantage
Early concert ticket access is a perk that comes with being a fan club member.
One unexpected perk of the long train journey was catching up on three novels.
Having a small garden is a nice perk of living in a ground-floor apartment.
- downside
the negative side of a situation
- disadvantage
something unfavourable
文法句型
perks of + noun/gerund
one of the perks of + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense applies to any life situation (neighbourhoods, memberships, activities), not specifically to employment. The context usually makes the meaning clear.
常見錯誤
perk — verb
- perkpresent simple I / you / we / they
- perks3rd person singular
- perking-ing form
- perkedpast simple
1. To prepare coffee in a special pot where hot water repeatedly bubbles up through
To prepare coffee in a special pot where hot water repeatedly bubbles up through the ground coffee beans.
Dylan perked a fresh pot of coffee before the guests arrived for breakfast.
perk + coffee — transitive use
The rich smell of perking coffee drifted from the kitchen into the living room.
While the coffee was perking on the stove, Tuan set out the cups and plates.
My grandmother always perked her coffee in an old-fashioned pot on the kitchen stove.
文法句型
perk + coffee (transitive)
coffee perks (intransitive)
用法筆記
This sense is less common today because most people use drip coffee makers or espresso machines. It specifically refers to a percolator-style coffee maker, not to coffee-making in general.
常見錯誤
2. To become more cheerful, lively, or energetic when recovering from quietness, sa
To become more cheerful, lively, or energetic when recovering from quietness, sadness, or tiredness — almost always used in the phrasal verb form 'perk up'.
After strong tea, Mateo perked up and joined the conversation with a smile.
perk up — become more lively after tiredness
The puppy perked up the moment Adaeze opened the bag of treats.
A short walk in fresh air usually helps Renata perk up when she feels low.
The children perked up when they heard the ice cream truck coming down the street.
- cheer up
more about mood; becoming less sad
- brighten up
suggests becoming happier and more animated
- liven up
becoming more energetic and active
文法句型
perk up (intransitive)
perk + object + up
用法筆記
Almost always appears as the phrasal verb 'perk up'. Can also be used transitively: 'The good news perked him up.' The plain verb 'perk' without 'up' is not used for this meaning.