单词 | value |
释义 | value —value /ˈvæl.juː/ noun (IMPORTANCE) F0 [S or U] the importance or worth of something for someone: » For them, the house's main value lay in its quiet country location.» They are known to place/put/set a high value on good presentation.Thesaurus+: ↑Importance , ↑Useful or advantageousB1 [U] how useful or important something is: » The photos are of immense historical value.» His contribution was of little or no practical value.» The necklace had great sentimental value.» It has novelty value because I've never done anything like it before.Thesaurus+: ↑Useful or advantageousvalues [plural]B2 the beliefs people have about what is right and wrong and what is most important in life, which control their behaviour: » family/moral/traditional valuesThesaurus+: ↑Morality and rules of behaviourWord partners for value noun (MONEY)• the value ♯of sth• ♯of (any/great/real) value• ♯calculate/♯estimate/♯work out the value of sth• values ♯go up/♯increase/♯rise/♯soar• values ♯decrease/♯fall/♯go down/♯plummet• a ♯drop/♯increase/♯reduction/♯rise in valueWord partners for value noun (IMPORTANCE)• ♯place/♯put/♯set [a high/great] value ♯on sth• value ♯lies in sth• ♯great/♯doubtful/♯dubious/♯immense value• ♯of [great/little/no/some] valueWord Builder:–Nouns: value–Adjectives: valuable, invaluable–Verbs: value, devalueCollocations:–Prepositions-lu. of [great, little, no, some, etc.] value» These findings will be of great value to the medical profession.–Adjectives-lu. great/immense/inestimable value» One shouldn't underestimate the immense value of experience.-lu. doubtful/dubious value» The research was of doubtful value in the first place.–Types-lu. educational/entertainment/intrinsic/nutritional/practical/sentimental value» There is absolutely no nutritional value in this sort of food.–Determiners-lu. of little/no/some value» In any case, his contribution was of little value.–Verbs-lu. place/put/set [a great, high, etc.] value on sth» As a society they place a high value on the family.-lu. value lies in sth» The real value of this book lies in its analysis of the situation.• • • Extra Examples:» It's a cheap ring but it has great sentimental value for me.» When preparing meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value.» The value of some of the experiments is debatable.» Very few activities at this age have no educative value at all.» Critics were in total disagreement about the literary value of the book.noun [C or U] (MONEY) ► B1 the amount of money that can be received for something: » She had already sold everything of value that she possessed.» What is the value of the prize?» The value of the pound fell against other European currencies yesterday.» Property values have fallen since the plans for the airport were published.» I thought the offer was good value (for money) (US ALSO a good value) (= a lot was offered for the amount of money paid).Thesaurus+: ↑Costs and expensesWord partners for value noun (MONEY)• the value ♯of sth• ♯of (any/great/real) value• ♯calculate/♯estimate/♯work out the value of sth• values ♯go up/♯increase/♯rise/♯soar• values ♯decrease/♯fall/♯go down/♯plummet• a ♯drop/♯increase/♯reduction/♯rise in valueWord partners for value noun (IMPORTANCE)• ♯place/♯put/♯set [a high/great] value ♯on sth• value ♯lies in sth• ♯great/♯doubtful/♯dubious/♯immense value• ♯of [great/little/no/some] valueWord Builder:–Nouns: value–Adjectives: valuable, invaluable–Verbs: value, devalueCollocations:–Prepositions-lu. the value of sth» They'll estimate the value of the house.-lu. of (any/great/real) value» He lost a few things in the fire but nothing of great value.-lu. in value» This drop in the value of the share price has shocked everyone.–Adjectives-lu. high/low value» Of course the poorer areas have lower property values.–Types-lu. real/realisable/resale/residual value» Problems like this can affect the resale value of your house.-lu. estimated/nominal value» That is the nominal value of the shares.-lu. net/total value» The fund's net asset value showed a 6.26 percent gain.–Verbs-lu. place/put/set a value on sth» It's hard to set a value on skills.-lu. calculate/estimate/work out the value of sth» First you have to calculate the value of your assets.-lu. enhance/increase/maximize the value of sth» It is hoped that these moves will maximize share value.-lu. values appreciate/go up/increase/rise/soar» Property values in the area have soared in recent years.-lu. values decrease/diminish/fall/go down/plummet/plunge» Share values plummeted following the announcement.–Nouns-lu. a drop/fall/reduction in value» Recent weeks have seen a massive drop in the value of the currency.-lu. an increase/rise in value» Imports have been made cheaper by a rise in the value of the pound.–Phrases-lu. (good) value for money» At half the price of other similar services, this deal represents value for money.• • • Extra Examples:» The value of the painting has been put at £1 million.» The rise in interest rates has pushed up the value of my investments.» The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual.» We've seen our house diminish greatly in value over the last six months.» Those shares must be worth ten times their original value now.verb [T] (IMPORTANCE) ↑Verb Endings for value ► B2 to consider something important: » I've always valued her advice.Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgentWord Builder:–Nouns: value–Adjectives: valuable, invaluable–Verbs: value, devalue• • • Extra Examples:» Stop belittling yourself - your work is highly valued.» The bank manager waived the charge , as we were old and valued customers.» I wouldn't cross him if I were you, not if you value your life.» The general drift of the article was that society doesn't value older people.» They value their freedom above and beyond all else.verb [T] UK (US appraise) (MONEY) ↑Verb Endings for value ► C2 to give a judgment about how much money something might be sold for: » He valued the painting at $2,000.» The insurance company said I should have my jewellery valued.Thesaurus+: ↑Assessing and estimating value , ↑Analysing and evaluatingWord Builder:–Nouns: value–Adjectives: valuable, invaluable–Verbs: value, devalue• • • Extra Examples:» The pearl, valued at £75 000, is so big that it has been described as a freak of nature.» Before probate can be granted, all business assets have to be identified and valued.» We're getting an estate agent to value our house.» Experts have valued the pottery at over £5,000.» Have you had the furniture valued? |
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