rate
Meaning: A measure or speed of something; a charge or price; to evaluate
'Rate' as a noun refers to speed, frequency, or cost (interest rate, exchange rate, crime rate). As a verb, it means to evaluate or rank something. Common phrases include 'at any rate' (anyway), 'at this rate' (if things continue this way), and 'first-rate' (excellent).
Examples
- The unemployment rate has fallen this year. 今年失业率下降了。La tasa de desempleo ha bajado este año.今年、失業率は低下しました。올해 실업률이 하락했습니다.
- How would you rate the service at this restaurant? 你如何评价这家餐厅的服务?¿Cómo valorarías el servicio en este restaurante?このレストランのサービスをどう評価しますか?이 레스토랑의 서비스를 어떻게 평가하시겠습니까?
- At this rate, we'll never finish on time. 照这样下去,我们永远不可能按时完成。A este paso, nunca terminaremos a tiempo.このままでは、時間内に終わりません。이 속도로는 제시간에 끝내지 못할 것입니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Medieval Latin 'rata' (fixed amount), from Latin 'rata pars' meaning 'fixed part', from 'ratus' (determined, calculated), past participle of 'reri' (to reckon, to think). Entered English via Old French in the 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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