valuable
Meaning: Worth a lot of money or extremely useful and important
Valuable describes something of great worth, either in monetary terms or in usefulness and importance. It can apply to physical objects (valuable jewellery), abstract things (valuable advice), or experiences (valuable lesson). As a noun, 'valuables' refers to items worth a lot of money.
Examples
- This antique vase is extremely valuable. 这个古董花瓶非常珍贵。Este jarrón antiguo es extremadamente valioso.このアンティークの花瓶は非常に価値があります。이 골동품 꽃병은 매우 가치가 있습니다.
- Thank you for your valuable feedback. 感谢您宝贵的反馈意见。Gracias por tus valiosos comentarios.貴重なご意見をありがとうございます。귀중한 의견 감사합니다.
- Please keep your valuables in the hotel safe. 请将贵重物品存放在酒店保险箱中。Por favor guarda tus objetos de valor en la caja fuerte del hotel.貴重品はホテルの金庫に保管してください。귀중품은 호텔 금고에 보관해 주세요.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From 'value' + '-able'. 'Value' comes from Old French 'value' meaning 'worth, price', from feminine past participle of 'valoir' (to be worth), from Latin 'valere' (to be strong, be worth). First recorded in the 1580s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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