1 [U] [C] the amount of money that sth is worth (某物的)价值:
The thieves stole goods with a total value of $10000.那几个贼偷去了总值10000元的货物。to go up/down in value升值;贬值☞Look at face value. 参看face value。
2 [U] (Brit 英) how much sth is worth compared with its price 价值(相对于价格):
The hotel was good/excellent value (= well worth the money it cost).住这家旅馆很实惠。Package holidays give the best value for money.包价旅游是最划得来的。
3 [U] the importance of sth 重要性:
to be of great/little/no value to sb对某人大有╱无甚╱毫无价值This bracelet is of great sentimental value to me.这手镯对我有很大的感情价值。
4values [pl] beliefs about what is the right and wrong way for people to behave; moral principles 价值观;道德标准:
a return to traditional values回归传统价值观Young people have a different set of values.年轻人有一套不同的价值观。
1value sb/sth (as sth) to think sb/sth is very important 重视;珍视:
Sandra has always valued her independence.桑德拉一向重视自己的独立自主。I really value her as a friend.我确实很珍惜她的友谊。
2 (usually passive 通常用于被动语态) value sth (at sth) to decide the amount of money that sth is worth 估价;估值:
The house was valued at $150000.那所房子估计值150000元。