| 单词 | price |
| 释义 | price (praɪs ) Word forms: prices , pricing , priced 1. countable noun [oft in NOUN] A2 The price of something is the amount of money that you have to pay in order to buy it. ...a sharp increase in the price of petrol. They expected house prices to rise. Computers haven't come down in price. Synonyms: cost, value, rate, charge 2. singular noun The price that you pay for something that you want is an unpleasant thing that you have to do or suffer in order to get it. We will have to pay a high price for independence. [+ for] There may be a price to pay for such relentless activity, perhaps ill health. He's paying the price for working his body so hard. Synonyms: consequences, penalty, cost, result 3. verb If something is priced at a particular amount, the price is set at that amount. The shares are expected to be priced at about 330p. [be V-ed + at] Digital priced the new line at less than half the cost of comparable mainframes. [VERB noun + at] There is a very reasonably priced menu. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: evaluate, value, estimate, rate pricing uncountable noun B2 It's hard to maintain competitive pricing. 4. See also retail price index, selling price 5. at any price phrase If you want something at any price, you are determined to get it, even if unpleasant things happen as a result. If they wanted a deal at any price, they would have to face the consequences. We obviously want to see the hostages home, but not at any price. Synonyms: whatever the cost, regardless, no matter what the cost, anyhow 6. at a price phrase If you can buy something that you want at a price, it is for sale, but it is extremely expensive. Most goods are available, but at a price. 7. at a price phrase If you get something that you want at a price, you get it but something unpleasant happens as a result. Fame comes at a price. Theismann's precious information came at a price, however. 8. price on sb's head phrase [head inflects] If there is a price on someone 's head, an amount of money has been offered for the capture or killing of that person. He remains at large despite the high price put on his head by the authorities. 9. (can't) put a price on something phrase [with brd-neg, PHRASE noun] If you say that you cannot put a price on something, you mean that it is very valuable. You can't put a price on friendship. You can't put a price on the value of the work done by our nurses. 10. what price phrase You use 'at what price?' to comment on the fact that the consequences of doing something are unpleasant. Yes, they are free of him, but at what price to themselves, their families, those left behind? What price success! 11. what price phrase [PHRASE noun] You use what price in front of a word or expression that refers to something happening when you want to ask how likely it is to happen. You usually do this to emphasize either that it is very likely or very unlikely. What price a glorious repeat of last week's triumph? 12. to price yourself out of the market phrase If you price yourself out of the market, you try to sell goods or services at a higher price than other people, with the result that no one buys them from you. [business] At £150,000 for a season, he really is pricing himself out of the market. Quotations: There's no such thing as a free lunchbook title You don't get something for nothing Idioms: at any price even if unpleasant things happen as a result of your actions There's likely to be more violence from rebel groups that are determined to stop the peace process at any price. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers at a price if something can be obtained at a price, it is very expensive Guests can always find a meal of sorts in the hotel restaurant, but at a price. if you get something you want at a price, you get it but you have to accept something unpleasant as well Fame comes at a price. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers everyone has their price or every man has his price said to mean that everyone can be persuaded to do something dishonest or immoral, if they are offered a large enough amount of money While it may not be true that every man has his price, there are always those who have. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: affordable price You will experience five-star comfort at affordable prices and visit some of the most spectacular ancient sites in the world. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I was raised in an environment where we tried to eat good food at affordable prices. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They have a huge range at very affordable prices. The Sun (2013) A Department of Health spokesman said it hoped the cheaper price would encourage more men to see a GP. The Sun (2014) You are most likely to get cheap prices in the afternoon if targets haven't been met. The Sun (2011) The local assistant chief constable ducked responsibility, blaming cheap alcohol prices. The Sun (2008) Clubs are leading the way with safe standing areas and cheap ticket prices. The Sun (2013) The dollar price tag made it 39 times more expensive, but he wasn't much concerned. Times, Sunday Times In his listing, he advertises the million dollar price tag as an extraordinary bargain. Times, Sunday Times So a strong rand means that, despite the high dollar price for gold and other metals, rand earnings have been lower than the industry might wish. ST The dollar price of gold has been moving in a long cycle, up from 1965 to 1981, down from 1981 to 1999, up from 2000 to 2008. Times, Sunday Times The dollar price of crude oil has risen by 50 per cent since 2009, even after accounting for inflation. Times, Sunday Times The rising global price of oil has also helped to propel fuel prices higher in recent weeks. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It's more to do with cheaper supply, namely the collapse in global commodity prices since the summer of last year. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The global price of skimmed milk powder has more than doubled over the past year. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Families of four or more can bring their grandparents over the Christmas period for half the normal price. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Governments that wish to stock supplies will be expected to pay the normal commercial price for the drug. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Tickets were three times the normal price. A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since 1945 (2003) Yesterday's 13 per cent downward lurch in the share price reflects fears that this yield might not be secure. Times, Sunday Times This price reflects the upwardly mobile direction of the location and the outward expansion of the property. Times, Sunday Times The purchase price reflects a net initial yield of 5.7 per cent. Times, Sunday Times Experts say today's price reflects a more realistic valuation. Times, Sunday Times The 525p-a-share sale price reflects the decline in the stock's value in recent months. Times, Sunday Times Nothing new, but trading in the options market was lively, while the share price rose 6 p to 296p. Times, Sunday Times (2012) As the price rose, bidders in the room dropped out and attention turned to two rivals bidding on the telephone and via the internet. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It is perfectly possible to have real price deflation with nominal prices rising. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Why has the oil price risen so much? Times, Sunday Times (2007) Since then, the price soared ahead of the sector, as consumers indulged in a fashion for floaty frocks. Times, Sunday Times (2006) THE gold price soared to an all-time high last night on fears of a global meltdown. The Sun (2011) Any such move would be likely to send the share price soaring. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The recent economic turmoil has sent the gold price soaring, while industrial demand for silver remains very buoyant. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The petrol price spike this year prompted people to take out their cars less often and to drive more slowly when they did so. Times, Sunday Times He kept changing his justification: first the trade deficit, the current account deficit, then the oil price spike, then the housing downturn and so on. Times, Sunday Times Almost makes you wish for an oil price spike, if only to maintain market stability. Times, Sunday Times Fears over a shortage of supplies are behind the price spike, despite expectations that global production for 2011 will be well above this year's. Times, Sunday Times In the developing world, governments fret that food riots like those that broke out in 2008 are only a price spike away. Times, Sunday Times Paper currency systems have no tendency to long-term price stability and poor capacity to stabilise short-term prices. Times, Sunday Times (2012) This may be a fair approximation in periods of price stability such as the 1960s. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) It is deeply concerning to see such a blasé attitude to 28 per cent deflation from the body responsible for maintaining price stability. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Why talk of price stability and then adopt a 2% inflation target? Times, Sunday Times (2015) A firm commitment to a progressive dividend policy will aid share price stability. Times, Sunday Times (2006) However, price volatility can be reduced by clarity of policy, firm decisions on quotas and broader and deeper markets. Times, Sunday Times The increased activity of hedge funds was the main cause of the price volatility, he said. Times, Sunday Times If anything, this new segment of the market was a source of stability rather than increased price volatility, as had been feared. Times, Sunday Times Neither metal seems likely to experience a repeat of the extreme price volatility of 2008, though. ST He was similarly upbeat about the sugar division, which has been hit hard by price volatility in recent years. Times, Sunday Times The eco-friendly model will be more expensive but still priced reasonably, at just over 8,000. The Sun Both meals were faultless — well presented, tasty, served with a smile and priced reasonably. The Sun Chattels need to be priced reasonably. Times, Sunday Times Prices vary, but they start from £20 and are free if you are in one of the eligible groups. Times,Sunday Times Prices vary from 500 to 5,000, depending on the size and history of the property and the number of copies you want. Times, Sunday Times Shop around for your travel insurance - prices vary a lot. The Sun Prices vary enormously, but expect to pay 55,000 for a threebedroom bungalow with 10 or so acres. Times, Sunday Times Room prices vary and are subject to change. The Sun Official data out today are forecast to show that producer price inflation fell from 4.7 per cent to 4.3 per cent. Times, Sunday Times Producer price inflation, also released this week, has come down markedly. ST The producer price index was 5.9 per cent higher than a year ago, the highest level since 1982. Times, Sunday Times But the recent increases in the producer price index have eased those concerns. Houston Chronicle The annual rate of producer price inflation was unchanged at 4.4 per cent. Times, Sunday Times Almost every penny gained from product price increases, volume gains and efficiencies has gone out the window. Times, Sunday Times Petrol, another prominent product price that determines public expectations about the general level of inflation, hit new records this week. Times, Sunday Times Year-by-year revenues of a customer, based on product price and the frequency/volume of purchases. Times, Sunday Times The industrial product price index held steady at 111.4. canada.com Offer relates to product price only and not any delivery charges. Times, Sunday Times Enter the bidding late - if you look too keen early, it will push up the price. Times, Sunday Times But research has also shown that living near any supermarket chain can push up the price. The Sun Such increases push up the price of consumption without boosting profits. Times, Sunday Times Separately, poor wheat harvests are expected to push up the price of meat. Times, Sunday Times Supermarkets were accused last week of colluding to push up the price of milk, butter and cheese. Times, Sunday Times You quote a price, which you determine, and wait for someone to book it. Times, Sunday Times And why do they quote the price for two tickets instead of one? Times, Sunday Times You register, add a description of the room and quote the price and your preferred payment method. Times, Sunday Times It has insisted that providers quote the price of line rental and broadband to prevent consumers from being misled on the true monthly cost. Times, Sunday Times Quoted a price of 300, she bought it at once. Times, Sunday Times The price of bread is likely to rise after crop failure has raised the price of wheat at its fastest rate since 1973. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Negotiations in the past two months have centred on altering the balance of the offer, as well as raising the price. Times, Sunday Times (2016) One way to reduce consumption is for the government to raise the price of fossil fuels, such as oil and coal. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995) Labor wanted price controls retained but wage controls lifted; industrialists wished to raise prices and to keep the lid on wages. The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995) The companies involved will increase the number of four-star hotels and raise the price of overnight stays. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He is, therefore, trying hard to maintain high standards while still charging reasonable prices. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Lots of places sell ready-made curtains at very reasonable prices. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They are exceptionally reasonable prices. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Making a difference The students and the union campaigned together to reduce the price of the food in the cafeteria and increase its quality. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Under many schemes employees would own the computers after a set number of payments, effectively buying a computer at a reduced price. Times, Sunday Times (2006) And the best way to make that palatable for all is to reduce the price of losing in the lottery. Times, Sunday Times (2014) We have asked the sellers to reduce the price but they have refused to budge. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Traders said that Beijing was allowing the yuan to strengthen also to combat signs of rising inflation by reducing the price of imports and boosting domestic consumption. Times, Sunday Times (2013) You can see the scale of the increase in this relative price - we might call it the 'real' price of consumption - in the left chart. Times, Sunday Times But these are relative price changes, in which some prices fall while others rise. Times, Sunday Times He also recommends choosing stocks with high relative price strength readings. Globe and Mail We strongly support a relative price cap because this would incentivise energy companies to be efficient rather than misleading. Times, Sunday Times Would anyone not already immersed in the culture seriously choose an evening's entertainment based on the relative price of smack versus a pint? Times, Sunday Times Making great food at the right price is a difficult task for families today. The Sun (2013) If the right house grabs them at the right price, buyers should go for it, otherwise they risk being outbid. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Their expert staff will help find the perfect cruise for you at the right price. The Sun (2012) The forward buying of raw materials and the rising price of steel helped lift profits to 6.2m in 2016. Times, Sunday Times (2018) Another cause of the recent fuel price escalation is the rising price of crude oil. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Arabica coffee hit a near 13-year high yesterday as the rising price of the commodity attracted speculative financial investors. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They are also free to sell to any market segment at any sales price they believe they can charge. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Charges include 12.5% stamp duty, a transfer tax of 5% and solicitor's fees, which are 1%-1.5% of the sales price. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Despite the difficult economic conditions, it said that its average sales price was marginally ahead of last year. Times, Sunday Times (2009) In return, wholesalers must supply all retailers at the same price. Times, Sunday Times (2009) If you boarded a ferry you wouldn't expect to get charged the same price for a lorry as a car, would you? The Sun (2015) Many of them are at the same price as they were six weeks before the promotion began. Times, Sunday Times (2011) So the company has unveiled a tender offer that will allow investors to sell at a price set between 605p and 625p. Times, Sunday Times It seems that an investment fund which was being liquidated had to sell at any price. Times, Sunday Times But he has also been grittily determined not to sell at any price. Times, Sunday Times A client in a rush to sell shares said he was willing to sell at a price 13p-14p below the prevailing 100p. Times, Sunday Times Will it sell at a price that will cover all costs, including the cost of capital? Times, Sunday Times This guarantees that farmers get a stable price for their cotton crop. Times, Sunday Times Now before a purchase, a stock normally rests with a stable price or has had an uptick or two before our money reaches the table. Globe and Mail Artificial trees had the most stable price, with an increase of only 3%. Times, Sunday Times Avoiding strikes helps to maintain stable prices without economic pain. Times, Sunday Times The industry went on to enjoy a long period of high, rising and, with the exception of the financial crisis, stable prices. Times, Sunday Times Upon discovering fraud and embezzlement, a very public campaign of exposure and denunciation ensues, followed by partial recovery of funds and huge stock price appreciation. Times, Sunday Times (2008) How much riskier the option is depends on the stock price relative to the exercise price. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) If the stock price is less than the intrinsic value, the stock is undervalued and investors should buy it. DOT.CON (2001) Since investors look through book earnings to true economic income, the stock price is unaffected. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) The stock price is sure to go up. Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995) In my opinion they should pay the ultimate price. The Sun He miscalculated and could yet pay the ultimate price. Times, Sunday Times But this notion in itself perversely encouraged the idea that brinkmanship would pay off because you would never have to pay the ultimate price. Times, Sunday Times And he paid the ultimate price for those beliefs. Times, Sunday Times The boss could now pay the ultimate price for his arrogance in dealing with these investors. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 价格 Japanese: 価格 |
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