1worth a lot of money值錢VERBS | ADVERBVERBS➤be, look值錢;看上去貴重▸➤become變得值錢▸➤remain仍舊值錢ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常值錢▸➤commercially, economically商業/經濟價值高◇commercially valuable expertise具有商業價值的專門技術valuable
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2very useful很有用VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITIONVERBS➤be, prove, seem很有用;證明很有用;好像很有用▸➤become變得很有用▸➤remain仍然很有用▸➤make sb/sth使⋯變得很有用◇They have skills and qualities which make them highly valuable.他們有技術,有素質,是難得的人才。➤consider sth認為⋯很有用ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/頗為/非常有用▸➤enormously, especially, exceptionally, highly, immensely, incredibly, most, particularly, tremendously, truly大有用處;特別有用;極其有用;非常有用➤uniquely有獨特價值▸➤increasingly越來越有用▸➤equally同樣有價值◇The subject could be equally valuable for scientists.這一課題對科學家可能具有同等重要的意義。➤intrinsically有內在價值◇The Romantics believed that the life of the imagination was intrinsically valuable.浪漫派認為想像的生命力本身就很重要。➤potentially有潛在價值▸➤ecologically, scientifically, socially生態上/科學上/社會方面有價值◇ecologically valuable species具有生態價值的物種PREPOSITION➤as作為⋯有價值◇The survey was valuable as an indicator of local opinion.這項調查作為當地民意的反映是有價值的。➤for對⋯有用◇Good eyesight is a quality which is extremely valuable for a hunting animal.敏銳的視力對獵食動物來說非常重要。➤to對⋯是珍貴的◇documents that are enormously valuable to historians對歷史學家來說彌足珍貴的文獻
valuable adj. ⇨valuable1 (valuable possessions)⇨valuable2 (a valuable experience)valuable1
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valuable possessions贵重的财物a valuable experience宝贵的经验valuable ♦︎ precious ♦︎ priceless ♦︎ irreplaceableThese words all describe sth that is worth a lot of money or very important to sb.这些词均表示贵重的、宝贵的、重要的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆valuable / precious / priceless / irreplaceable to sb◆valuable / precious / priceless / irreplaceable possessions◆valuable / precious / priceless antiques / jewels / jewellery / gems■valuableworth a lot of money很值钱的;贵重的◆My home is my most valuable asset.房子是我最贵重的财产。OPPworthless ⇨ pricenoun see also value ⇨ pricenoun, value ⇨ priceverb■preciousrare and worth a lot of money珍奇的;珍稀的◆The crown was set with precious stones-diamonds, rubies and emeralds.王冠上镶嵌着宝石,有钻石、红宝石和绿宝石。◆precious metals(= gold and silver)贵重金属■pricelessextremely valuable; loved or valued very much无价的;极珍贵的;极贵重的◆a priceless collection of antiques价值连城的古董藏品◆Our family photos are priceless.我们的家庭照极其珍贵。■irreplaceable ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbl too valuable or special to be replaced(因贵重或独特)不能替代的◆These paintings are irreplaceable.这些绘画是无可替代的。valuable2
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valuable possessions贵重的财物a valuable experience宝贵的经验valuable ♦︎ helpful ♦︎ good ♦︎ favourable ♦︎ worthwhile ♦︎ beneficial ♦︎ constructive ♦︎ positive ♦︎ advantageousThese words all describe sth that is useful and important to sb/sth.这些词均表示很有用的、很重要的、宝贵的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆valuable / helpful / good / favourable / beneficial / advantageous for sb / sth◆valuable / helpful / favourable / beneficial / advantageous to sb / sth◆to be valuable / helpful / good / worthwhile / beneficial / advantageous to do sth◆valuable / helpful / good / constructive / positive suggestions / advice◆a valuable / helpful / worthwhile / beneficial / constructive / positive contribution◆a valuable / good / worthwhile / beneficial / constructive / positive experience◆a valuable / good / positive lesson◆a good / a favourable / a beneficial / a constructive / a positive / an advantageous effect◆a good / favourable / beneficial / constructive / positive influence◆a good / favourable / beneficial / positive result◆a good / a favourable / an advantageous position◆very valuable / helpful / good / favourable / worthwhile / beneficial / constructive / positive / advantageous◆highly valuable / favourable / beneficial / constructive / positive / advantageous◆extremely valuable / helpful / good / favourable / worthwhile / beneficial / positive / advantageous◆mutually helpful / beneficial / advantageous■valuable (approving) very useful and important很有用的;很重要的;宝贵的◆The Internet can be a very valuable learning tool.互联网可以是很有用的学习工具。◆You should gain some valuable insights into the world of business.你应该增进对商界的深刻了解。◆Spinach is a valuable source of iron.菠菜是铁质的重要来源。OPPuseless ⇨ useless see also fruitful ⇨ productive, value ⇨ appreciate■helpfuluseful and able to improve a particular situation有用的;有益的;有帮助的◆Here are some helpful hints for successful revision.这里有一些把功课复习好的有用提示。◆Sorry I can't be more helpful.对不起,我帮不上更多的忙。◆Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills.角色扮演有助于提高沟通技巧。◆You might find it helpful to contact a self-help group.你或许会发现与自助团体接触大有裨益。OPPunhelpful ⇨ perverse see also help ⇨ helpnoun, help ⇨ helpverb2▸helpfully
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◆She helpfully suggested that I try the local library.她提了个很有益的建议,让我到当地图书馆去试试看。■goodhaving a helpful or useful effect on sb/sth(对⋯)有用的,有好处的◆Too much sun isn't good for you.晒太阳过多对你没有好处。◆My father once gave me some good advice.父亲曾给过我一些有用的建议。◆It's no good complaining-they never listen.抱怨毫无用处-他们根本不听。◆This book is no good to me: I need the new edition.这本书对我没用,我需要新版本的。OPPbad ⇨ harmful■favourable (BrE) (NAmEfavorable) ˈfeɪvərəbl (ratherformal) good for sth and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage有利的;有助于⋯的◆The terms of the agreement are favourable to both sides.协议条款对双方都有利。◆An area with a favourable climate will inevitably be richer than one without.气候条件优越的地区必然会比气候恶劣的地区富裕些。◆Winning the debate put him in a very favourable position.在辩论中获胜使他处于非常有利的地位。OPPunfavourable ⇨ difficult2■worthwhile ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl; NAmEˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl (approving) worth spending time, money or effort on because it is important, enjoyable, interesting, etc.值得花时间(或花钱、努力)的◆a worthwhile cause / discussion / job值得为之奋斗的事业;有意义的讨论;值得做的工作◆The smile on her face made it all worthwhile.她脸上的笑容使得这一切都非常值得。◆High prices in the UK make it worthwhile for buyers to look abroad.英国的高昂价格足以使买主把视线转向国外。◆It didn't seem worthwhile writing it all out again.把这些东西再写出来似乎没有必要。OPPpointless ⇨ useless■beneficialˌbenɪˈfɪʃl (formal) having a helpful or useful effect有裨益的;有用的◆Relaxation classes can be beneficial to people of all ages.放松课对任何年龄段的人都有裨益。◆Lowering salt intake has a beneficial effect on blood pressure.减少食盐摄入量有助于稳定血压。OPPdetrimental ⇨ harmful see also benefit ⇨ benefitnoun1, benefit ⇨ helpverb2NOTE辨析 Good or beneficial?Beneficial is a much more formal word than good. Good in this meaning is mostly used in the phrases good for sb/sth, no good doing sth and no good to sb. * beneficial比good正式得多。good表达此义时主要用于短语good for sb/sth、no good doing sth和no good to sb。■constructive (approving) having a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose建设性的;有助益的;积极的◆You should always welcome constructive criticism of your work.你应该总是欣然地接受别人对你工作的建设性批评。◆Can't you find something more constructive to do?你就不能找点更有建设性的事情做吗?■positive [usually before noun] (approving) (of the effect of sb/sth on sb/sth) good or useful(指影响或结果)良好的,有助益的,正面的◆Local residents made a very positive contribution to the debate.当地居民对这场辩论作出了积极贡献。OPPnegative ⇨ harmful■advantageous ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs good or useful for a particular person or group(对某人或某群体)有利的,有好处的◆An agreement would be advantageous to both sides.达成协议对双方都有利。OPPdisadvantageous ⇨ difficult2