valuable
UK/'væljʊəb(ə)l/US/'væljuәbl/
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Definitions
adj.
Worth a lot of money
值钱的，贵重的
adj.
Very useful or important
很有用的，宝贵的
n.
(usually plural) small possessions of high value
（常用复数）贵重物品
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvaluestrong, worth, value
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=valuable
value + -able (worthy of) = 'having value.' Note it covers both money worth (a valuable ring) and usefulness (valuable advice) — the two senses of value itself.
Common Collocations
- 1.valuable lesson宝贵的一课
- 2.valuable information有价值的信息
- 3.extremely valuable极其宝贵
- 4.valuable asset宝贵的资产
Example Sentences
- 1.
Keep your valuable jewelry in the hotel safe.
- 2.
Her experience was valuable to the whole team.
- 3.
Lock away your valuables before you leave.
Easily Confused
valuable vs. invaluable — Counterintuitive: invaluable is NOT the opposite of valuable. valuable = worth a lot; invaluable = so valuable its worth can't be measured (even more precious). The true opposite is valueless / worthless.