单词 | value |
释义 | value n. & v. --n   1. the worth, desirability, or utility of a thing, or the qualities on which these depend (the value of regular exercise).   2. worth as estimated; valuation (set a high value on my time).   3. the amount of money or goods for which a thing can be exchanged in the open market; purchasing power.   4. the equivalent of a thing; what represents or is represented by or may be substituted for a thing (paid them the value of their lost property).   5. (in full value for money) something well worth the money spent.   6. the ability of a thing to serve a purpose or cause an effect (news value; nuisance value).   7. (in pl.) one's principles or standards; one's judgement of what is valuable or important in life.   8. Mus. the duration of the sound signified by a note.   9. Math. the amount denoted by an algebraic term or expression.   10. (foll. by of) a the meaning (of a word etc.). b the quality (of a spoken sound).   11. the relative rank or importance of a playing-card, chess-piece, etc., according to the rules of the game.   12. the relation of one part of a picture to others in respect of light and shade; the part being characterized by a particular tone.   13. Physics & Chem. the numerical measure of a quantity or a number denoting magnitude on some conventional scale (the value of gravity at the equator). --vtr. (values, valued, valuing)   1. estimate the value of; appraise (esp. professionally) (valued the property at {pound}200,000).   2. have a high or specified opinion of; attach importance to (a valued friend). Phrases and idioms value added tax a tax on the amount by which the value of an article has been increased at each stage of its production. value judgement a subjective estimate of quality etc. value received money or its equivalent given for a bill of exchange. Etymology: ME f. OF, fem. past part. of valoir be worth f. L valere |
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