valuable

英 ['væljʊb(ə)l]美 ['væljuəbl]

adj. 有价值的；贵重的；可估价的

n. 贵重物品

助记提示

1、val- "be worth, be of value" + -ue.
2、value => valu- + -able.

中文词源

valuable 有价值的

来自value,价值。

英文词源

valuable (adj.)

"of great value or price," 1580s, from value (v.) + -able. As a noun, "a valuable thing," from 1775 (in modern use often in plural). Related: Valuably.

双语例句

1. It is not unknown for valuable display items to go, ahem, missing.

贵重的展品，呃哼，丢失的话，会众人皆知。

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2. Now please be brief — my time is valuable.

请长话短说——我的时间宝贵。

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3. The festival remains a valuable showcase for new talent.

音乐节一直是新秀展示才华的宝贵机会。

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4. The most valuable item on show will be a Picasso drawing.

展览会上最贵重的展品是毕加索的一幅素描。

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5. Fishermen fear valuable oyster and mussel beds could be decimated.

渔民们害怕宝贵的牡蛎和贻贝层会被破坏。

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