Companies planning to spend thousands of dollars for staff Christmas parties, even with open bars, shouldn't bother because most US employees would prefer money.

open bar: （婚礼、宴会等场合的）免费酒吧

Nearly three quarters of 2,574 workers questioned in a Harris poll said they would opt for a cash bonus, followed by 62 percent who would prefer a salary increase and 32 percent who wanted more paid time off.

cash bonus: 现金红利

Only four percent put a Christmas party on the top of their holiday.

"Until we see the impacts of the Great Recession further recede, when it comes to what employees want it starts with cash and other financial perks to make sure that ends can be met over the holidays," said Rusty Rueff, of Glassdoor, the jobs listing firm that which commissioned the poll.

recede: 后退；减弱

perk: 昂首；振作

A grocery gift card, being able to work from home for a year and company stocks or shares were also among the most popular items on the list.

grocery：食品杂货店

share：股份；份额

Ten percent of workers wanted a health care subsidy, eight said gym membership would be useful and three percent said they wanted a commuter subsidy.

commuter subsidy: 通勤补贴

Only two percent opted for a gold watch or other accessory.

Nearly three out of four employees said they were eligible for a bonus this year and 58 percent expected to receive one.

be eligible for: 有资格的；符合…的条件

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