I'm not saying there shouldn't be reward for effort, or risk-taking.

我不是说对努力和承担风险不应该有报偿。

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Bankers' fat pay packets have attracted much criticism, but a public sector system that does not reward high achievers may be a much bigger problem for America.

银行家们丰厚的薪酬招致了很多批评，但对美国来说，不奖励高成就者的公共部门体系可能是一个更大的问题。

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A bonus of up to five percent can be added to a student's final exam score as a reward for good spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

作为对正确的拼写、标点和语法的奖励，多达5分的加分可以加到学生期末考试成绩中。

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He says they might be trying to increase their dopamine levels to make up for the deficits in their reward system.

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That is to say as a reward for bravery, exhibited bravery, the hero should be allowed to kiss anyone they like while they are on patrol, male or female.

这也就是说,勇敢的奖赏，意即展现出的勇敢，英雄应被允许在他们执行侦察时,亲任何人的嘴，无论是男是女。

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He says they might be attempting to increase their dopamine levels to make up for the deficits in their reward system.

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Thus, these 'national' seats will be a reward for the political entities with larger support.

CNN: Iraq's voting system designed to reward turnout

But wouldn't forgiving more of Greece's debt be a reward for bad behavior?

WSJ: Greece Deserves Credit, but Debt's an Issue

And Quinn said there will indeed be a reward for the top five point-getters at the end of the season.

WSJ: The Giants' 'Special' Motivation