单词 | valuable |
释义 | val·u·able I. 1. < disposing of a valuable store of furs — I.B.Richman > < contains the most valuable minerals in a profuse variety — H.T.Buckle > < started the very valuable ostrich feather industry — Carveth Wells > 2. a. < another human being equally valuable in the sight of … God — W.R.Harris > < both are unquestionably valuable as literature — Americas > < a continual surrender of himself … to something which is more valuable — T.S.Eliot > b. < experience … made him a valuable member of committees — Current Biography > < food is valuable to the animal and moisture to the plant — Samuel Alexander > < the author's illustrations are highly valuable to the text — Irene Smith > < valuable information > < valuable advice > < valuable contributions > 3. obsolete, of a person Synonyms: see costly 2 II. < the man … told me to check my valuables — Andy Logan > < they contracted to carry valuables, securities, and bundles — R.J.Purcell > |
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