premium

🇬🇧 UK/'pri:miәm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

An amount paid for insurance; a bonus or extra payment above the standard rate; a prize or reward.

保险费;额外费用;奖金

adj.

Superior in quality; higher in price or value than standard.

优质的,高档的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
prebefore
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miroot
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umsuffix
=premium

Common Collocations

  • 1.insurance premium保险费
  • 2.pay a premium支付溢价/额外费用
  • 3.at a premium供不应求;高价
  • 4.premium quality优质/高档品质

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She pays a monthly premium of $200 for her health insurance.

  • 2.

    Skilled workers are paid a premium for their expertise in the field.

  • 3.

    The company places a premium on innovation and creative thinking.

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