| 单词 | rate |
| 释义 | rate —rate /reɪt/ noun [C] (MEASURE) ► B2 the speed at which something happens or changes, or the amount or number of times it happens or changes in a particular period: » Although she's recovering from her illness, her rate of progress is quite slow.» I told my assistants to work at their own rate.» The taxi was going at a tremendous rate.» the growth/inflation/mortality/unemployment, etc. rate» The drug has a high success/failure rate.Thesaurus+: ↑Speed of motionWord partners for rate noun (MEASURE)• ♯cut/♯increase/♯lower/♯raise the rate• an ♯alarming/♯high/♯rapid rate• a ♯low/♯reduced/♯slow rate• an ♯annual/♯average/♯current rate• an ♯increase in/♯rise in the rate• a ♯cut in/♯drop in/♯fall in the rate• ♯at a rate (of)• the rate ♯for/♯ofWord partners for rate noun (PAYMENT)• an ♯annual/♯hourly/♯weekly rate• the ♯going rate• a ♯cheap/♯low/♯reduced/♯special rate• a ♯basic/♯fixed/♯flat rate• a ♯cut in/♯drop in/♯fall in the rate• an ♯increase in/♯rise in the rate• ♯at a rate ♯of sthWord Builder:–Nouns: rate, rating–Adjectives: overrated, underrated–Verbs: rate, underrateCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. alarming/fast/high/increased/rapid rate» The number of accidents on this road is increasing at an alarming rate.-lu. low/reduced/slow rate» The city has one of the lowest rates of unemployment.-lu. annual/average/current/new/same/steady rate» We're trying to cut down the waiting list, but at the current rate it will still take several months.-lu. local/national/residential rate» The number of crimes committed per day is slightly higher than the national rate.–Types-lu. birth/death/fatality/fertility/mortality/pregnancy rate» Japan's birth rate is far below the levels needed to replace its population.-lu. accident/crime/delinquency/homicide/suicide rate» The accident rate for trains equipped with the new technology is no different from those without it.-lu. jobless/poverty/unemployment rate» The unemployment rate is lower here than in neighbouring countries.-lu. dropout/error/failure/transfer/turnover/vacancy rate» There seems to be a higher failure rate among mature students.-lu. growth/response/success/survival rate» The success rate for this operation is extremely high.-lu. graduation/pass/passing rate» It was a high-achieving year, with a pass rate of 74%.-lu. divorce/literacy/marriage/occupancy rate» An increase in the divorce rate has led to more broken families and disadvantaged children.-lu. heart/metabolic/pulse/respiratory rate» She was prescribed sedatives to help control her heart rate.–Verbs-lu. cut/reduce the rate» The government wants to reduce the rate of unemployment.-lu. improve/increase/raise the rate» We're trying to find new ways to increase the rate of growth.-lu. adjust/change/control/maintain the rate» Scientists can use the equipment to adjust the rate of flow.-lu. the rate doubles/goes up/increases/jumps/rises/shoots up» The violent crime rate doubled last month.-lu. the rate comes down/dips/drops/falls/goes down» Productivity rates dipped to half their earlier levels.–Nouns-lu. increase in/rise in the rate» The past two years have seen an increase in the rate of teenage pregnancies.-lu. cut in/drop in/fall in the rate» There was a significant drop in the accident rate after the crossing was installed.–Prepositions-lu. at a rate (of)» The amount of air traffic is increasing at a rate of 3 percent a year.-lu. rate for/of» The cancer rate for women and girls aged 19 and under was 11.9 per 100,000 in the mid-1970s.–Phrases-lu. at a rate of knots» He got through his work at a rate of knots.-lu. at this rate» At this rate, we're not going to get home until midnight.-lu. at any rate» Well I'm not walking home, at any rate.• • • Extra Examples:» Over the last year, the rate of inflation has crept up to almost 7 percent.» The success rate was abnormally high.» We'll be lucky if we get there by midnight at this rate.» The city's most shocking statistic is its high infant mortality rate.» The survey found no correspondence between crime and unemployment rates.noun [C] (PAYMENT) ► B2 an amount or level of payment: » We agreed a rate with the painter before he started work.» What's the going (= standard) rate for this type of work?» Do you pay your mortgage on a fixed or variable rate?Thesaurus+: ↑General words for amounts of money , ↑Large amounts of money , ↑Small amounts of moneyWord partners for rate noun (MEASURE)• ♯cut/♯increase/♯lower/♯raise the rate• an ♯alarming/♯high/♯rapid rate• a ♯low/♯reduced/♯slow rate• an ♯annual/♯average/♯current rate• an ♯increase in/♯rise in the rate• a ♯cut in/♯drop in/♯fall in the rate• ♯at a rate (of)• the rate ♯for/♯ofWord partners for rate noun (PAYMENT)• an ♯annual/♯hourly/♯weekly rate• the ♯going rate• a ♯cheap/♯low/♯reduced/♯special rate• a ♯basic/♯fixed/♯flat rate• a ♯cut in/♯drop in/♯fall in the rate• an ♯increase in/♯rise in the rate• ♯at a rate ♯of sthCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. basic/fixed/flat rate» The basic rate of income tax was cut from 27 % to 25 %.-lu. annual/average/current/going/hourly/standard rate» What's the going rate for this type of work?-lu. floating/variable rate» Do you pay your mortgage on a fixed or variable rate?-lu. cheap/low/reduced/special rate» There's usually a reduced rate for children.-lu. exorbitant/expensive/high/top rate» With that kind of salary, you'll pay the top rate of income tax.–Types-lu. base/discount/13.9, 5, 42, etc. percent rate» Interest is charged at 1% above the base rate.-lu. exchange/inflation/interest rate» High interest rates often discourage people from borrowing.-lu. lending/loan/mortgage/overdraft rate» Lower mortgage rates have contributed to an increase in house sales.-lu. insurance/savings/tax/wage rate» An increased number of claims has caused a significant rise in insurance rates.-lu. electricity/room/water rate» Nightly double room rates can range from $60 for small city hotels to $200 or more for country villas.-lu. advertising/market rate» China's advertising rates are among the lowest in the world.–Verbs-lu. cut/lower/reduce the rate» The chancellor is under pressure to cut interest rates.-lu. double/increase/raise the rate» The government is planning to raise the rate of basic income tax.-lu. keep/leave the rate steady, unchanged, etc.» The bank's policy committee left interest rates unchanged after its meeting yesterday.-lu. bring/hold/keep the ratedown» These new measures were intended to bring interest rates down.-lu. the rate doubles/goes up/increases/jumps/rises/shoots up» The rate of inflation has doubled since that time.-lu. the rate comes down/dips/drops/falls/goes down» If base rates fall, so does the cost of a mortgage.-lu. the rate applies (to sth)» Special winter rates apply to holidays taken between November and February.–Nouns-lu. a cut in/drop in/fall in the rate» The latest information suggests a further cut in lending rates may be necessary.-lu. an increase in/rise in the rate» A rise in interest rates will have a negative effect on the economy.-lu. arate cut» The recent cut in interest rates in Germany has led to further rate cuts across Europe.-lu. rate hike/increase» The Government was forced to withdraw plans for a rate increase during this year's budget debate.-lu. rate of return» Such investments guarantee a higher rate of return.–Prepositions-lu. at a rate (of)» Overtime is paid at a higher rate of £10 per hour.-lu. rate for of» £5 per hour is the going rate for this type of work.• • • Extra Examples:» The new phone rates will affect all consumers including businesses.» The lower tax rate is particularly advantageous to poorer families.» Our expectations are that the UK will cut its interest rate.» We charge a flat rate of $25 per hour.» The hotel has a special discount rate for newlyweds.noun [C] (TAX) rates [plural]► F0 a local tax paid in Australia, and in Britain in the past, by the owners of houses and other buildingsThesaurus+: ↑TaxationWord partners for rate noun (MEASURE)• ♯cut/♯increase/♯lower/♯raise the rate• an ♯alarming/♯high/♯rapid rate• a ♯low/♯reduced/♯slow rate• an ♯annual/♯average/♯current rate• an ♯increase in/♯rise in the rate• a ♯cut in/♯drop in/♯fall in the rate• ♯at a rate (of)• the rate ♯for/♯ofWord partners for rate noun (PAYMENT)• an ♯annual/♯hourly/♯weekly rate• the ♯going rate• a ♯cheap/♯low/♯reduced/♯special rate• a ♯basic/♯fixed/♯flat rate• a ♯cut in/♯drop in/♯fall in the rate• an ♯increase in/♯rise in the rate• ♯at a rate ♯of sthverb [T] (JUDGE) ↑Verb Endings for rate C1 to judge the value or character of someone or something: » How do you rate him as a footballer?» She is rated very highly by the people she works for.» INFORMAL "What do you think of her as a singer?" "I don't really rate her (= I do not think that she is very good)."» I rate cars as one of the worst polluters of the environment.» [+ obj + noun ] On a scale of one to ten, I'd rate his book a five.» Car crashes are so frequent that they don't rate a mention (= are not considered to be worth reporting) in the newspaper unless a lot of people are killed.→ SEE ALSO UNDERRATE(Cf. ↑underrate), OVERRATE(Cf. ↑overrate)Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating valuerate as sthF0 to be considered to be something of a particular quality: » That rates as the worst film I've ever seen.Thesaurus+: ↑Quality and standardWord Builder:–Nouns: rate, rating–Adjectives: overrated, underrated–Verbs: rate, underrateverb [T] UK (TAX) ↑Verb Endings for rate ► F0 In Britain in the past, a building was rated to decide how much local tax the owner should pay.Thesaurus+: ↑Taxation |
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