It is a blow for the Ugly Bettys and Plain Janes - research shows that good looks lead to better pay.

一项调查显示，好的长相能带来较高的薪水。这对于长相不佳或容貌平平的女孩们来说的确是个打击。

A study of 4,000 young men and women found that beauty boosted pay cheques more than intelligence.

一项对四千名年轻男女开展的调查发现，美貌比智慧更能带来薪水的增长。

Those judged to be the easiest on the eye earned up to 10 per cent more than their less attractive friends and colleagues.

与长相一般的朋友和同事相比，那些被认为长得好看的人能多挣10%。

Applied to the average salary of £25,000, the 'plainness penalty' would make a difference of £2,500 a year - or around £50 a week.

如果按照平均年薪2.5万英磅来算，由长相而导致的收入差别一年可达2500英镑——每周约50英镑。