| 单词 | premium |
| 释义 | premium n. 1. an amount to be paid for a contract of insurance. 2. a a sum added to interest, wages, etc.; a bonus. b a sum added to ordinary charges. 3. a reward or prize. 4. (attrib.) (of a commodity) of best quality and therefore more expensive. Phrases and idioms at a premium 1. highly valued; above the usual or nominal price. 2. scarce and in demand. Premium Bond (or Savings Bond) Brit. a government security without interest but with a draw for cash prizes. put a premium on 1. provide or act as an incentive to. 2. attach special value to. Etymology: L praemium booty, reward (as PRAE-, emere buy, take) |
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