单词 | value |
释义 | value (væljuː ) Word forms: values , valuing , valued 1. uncountable noun [oft a NOUN] B2 The value of something such as a quality, attitude, or method is its importance or usefulness. If you place a particular value on something, that is the importance or usefulness you think it has. The value of this work experience should not be underestimated. Further studies will be needed to see if these therapies have any value. Ronnie put a high value on his appearance. [+ on] of value/of no value phrase B2 If something is of value, it is useful or important. If it is of no value, it has no usefulness or importance. This weekend course will be of value to everyone interested in the Pilgrim Route. [+ to] Current sales figures tell us something of value about what is really going on. 2. verb B2 If you value something or someone, you think that they are important and you appreciate them. I've done business with Mr Weston before. I value the work he gives me. [VERB noun] If you value your health then you'll start being a little kinder to yourself. [VERB noun] valued adjective As you are a valued customer, I am writing to you to explain the situation. Why were spices so highly valued in late 15th-century Europe? Synonyms: appreciated, prized, esteemed, highly regarded 3. variable noun B1+ The value of something is how much money it is worth. The value of his investment has risen by more than $50,000. [+ of] The company's market value rose to $5.5 billion. The country's currency went down in value by 3.5 per cent. That cup is priceless. You can't put a value on it. of value/of no value phrase B1 If something is of value, it is worth a lot of money. If it is of no value, it is worth very little money. ...a brooch which is really of no value. It might contain something of value. 4. verb When experts value something, they decide how much money it is worth. Your lender will then send their own surveyor to value the property. [VERB noun] I asked him if he would have my jewellery valued for insurance purposes. [have noun VERB-ed] He has been selling properties valued at £700 million. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: evaluate, price, estimate, rate 5. uncountable noun B1+ You use value in certain expressions to say whether something is worth the money that it costs. For example, if something is or gives good value, it is worth the money that it costs. The restaurant is informal, stylish and extremely good value. Both offer excellent value at around £50 for a double room. Courses which are offered through these local colleges are fantastic value for money. 6. plural noun [oft with poss] B2 The values of a person or group are the moral principles and beliefs that they think are important. The countries of South Asia also share many common values. The Health Secretary called for a return to traditional family values. ...young people's rejection of the values of an older generation. 7. uncountable noun [noun NOUN] Value is used after another noun when mentioning an important or noticeable feature about something. The script has lost all of its shock value over the intervening 24 years. Having a mid-morning party certainly adds novelty value. 8. countable noun A value is a particular number or quantity that can replace a symbol such as ' x' or ' y' in a mathematical expression. [technical] 9. See also face value Idioms: take something at face value to accept what someone says and believe it without thinking about it very much, even though it may be incorrect or untrue Clients should know better than to take the advice of a wholesaler at face value. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers take someone at face value to accept the impression that someone gives of themselves, even though this may be completely false For a time I took him at face value. At that time, I had no reason to suspect him. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: capital value If you are investing in an equity portfolio then you don't need to worry about daily or monthly changes in its capital value. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It is possible that investors could benefit from a high yield and a rise in the capital value of their investments. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Chasing capital values can prove profitable if the timing is right. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Voluntary organizations play an important role in modern societies, reflecting the cultural value of helping others. Sociology (1995) The good intentions of teachers can be inhibited by fears that they do not understand the cultural values of their pupils. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Traders and explorers in overseas colonies brought back new techniques and new cultural values. World History: Patterns of Change and Continuity (1995) Silver, platinum and palladium do have some intrinsic value because of their industrial applications, but it's all a bit intangible and there's a lot of guesswork involved. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It is that intrinsic value that matters, not any paltry contribution they might make to the national economy. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They have intrinsic value that is not reflected in their price. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Executive incentives that fail to focus on building long-term value are a problem that extends way beyond banks. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It will take a number of years before you have sustainable long-term shareholder value. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There are investors out there who can see the long-term value. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I look at them and see their beauty, not their monetary value. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Many finds are of comparatively little monetary value, but by no means all. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This voucher has no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash. The Sun (2009) Food additives are used to improve the nutritional value, to preserve, to improve the colour, texture or flavour, to improve the keeping qualities, and to help food processing. Technology Basic Facts (1990) With a little patience it is possible to produce inexpensive, organically grown plants which can add fresh nutritional value to winter meals. Stay Well This Winter (1989) It has little nutritional value but will stave off hunger pangs. Times, Sunday Times (2010) To be fair, many companies are taking their responsibilities seriously and are challenging the Anglo-Saxon orthodoxy about the pursuit of shareholder value. Times, Sunday Times (2010) His sole aim, he declared, was increasing shareholder value. Times, Sunday Times (2014) We must protect shareholder value. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The Serie A club are aware that the player's transfer value will drop significantly after his 30th birthday in September and are preparing to accept Chelsea's offer while it remains on the table. Times, Sunday Times (2006) When you take out the value of the club's assets and add a bit extra for the transfer value of the players, he is not making a huge bet. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He has lifted his transfer value with that performance. The Sun (2012) Some cultures value education more highly than we often do. The Sun I value education and professional qualifications but in the end it comes down to personal qualities and experience. Times, Sunday Times Unsurprisingly, those who went private were more likely to have a high income, own their home, value education and live close to an independent school. Times,Sunday Times They value education, and many have law and medical degrees. Times, Sunday Times It was a very disenfranchised, alienated community that didn't value education. Times, Sunday Times If you invest time, resources and energy into building your house and neighbourhood then you will value quality above all. Times, Sunday Times Despite the decline in loo roll sales, consumers still value quality with 57 per cent putting softness at the top of their wish lists. The Sun No publisher likes to increase its price, but we believe we have been the best value quality paper for several years now and remain great value for money. Times, Sunday Times Their homes are refuges from hyper-reality, not theme-park extensions, and in any case they value quality of image over quantity of dimensions. Times, Sunday Times Once, we admired those who overcame the odds to achieve remarkable goals, and valued quality over costly brand names. Times, Sunday Times As the load on the structure increases, the displacements increases linearly in the elastic range till the load attains the yield value. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In those cases the yield value would determine the premium redeption value and intermediary put redemption value. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The method analyzes high-frequency wind and scalar atmospheric data series, and yields values of fluxes of these properties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As a consequence, some of control structures are expressions that yield values. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 价值, 价值 Japanese: 価値, 価値 |
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