| 单词 | valuable |
| 释义 | valuable —valuable /ˈvæl.jʊ.bl̩/ adjective (IMPORTANT) ► B2 Valuable information, advice, etc. is very helpful or important: » He was able to provide the police with some valuable information.» Parents gave the school valuable support in its case for getting its facilities improved.Thesaurus+: ↑Useful or advantageousWord Builder:–Nouns: value–Adjectives: valuable, invaluable–Verbs: value, devalue• • • Extra Examples:» We lost valuable time stuck in traffic.» She gave me some valuable tips for growing tomatoes.» Her doctor gave her a lot of valuable advice about bereavement.» I found his book on painting very valuable for my own studies.» She made a valuable contribution to the treatment of asthma.adjective (MONEY) ► B1 worth a lot of money: » These antiques are extremely valuable.» This is losing valuable business for the company.→ OPPOSITE WORTHLESS(Cf. ↑worthless) (NO MONEY)Note: Invaluable means 'extremely useful'.Thesaurus+: ↑Expensive and luxurious , ↑Costing too muchWord Builder:–Nouns: value–Adjectives: valuable, invaluable–Verbs: value, devalue• • • Extra Examples:» The country's most valuable commodities include tin and diamonds.» Diamonds are still valuable, even when they are flawed.» Delicate and valuable books are kept in an air-conditioned annexe to the main library.» You can't give away Granny's old bookcase - it's a valuable antique.» The museum has a fine collection of valuable glass. |
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