values
[vˈæljuz] /ˈval-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce value (audio)/ (ame, mw)
values — noun
1. the financial worth of an object, property, or service, expressed in terms of wh
the financial worth of an object, property, or service, expressed in terms of what it would fetch in a sale.
The value of Lien's house has almost doubled since she bought it ten years ago.
value of + noun phrase
Professional experts were called in to assess the value of the antique jewellery.
assess the value of
The current market value of that vintage car is close to one hundred thousand dollars.
Property values in this neighbourhood have fallen sharply over the past two years.
- worth
more general, often used for non-monetary things as well
- price
specific to what is paid or asked; narrower than value
- market price
formal; the current financial value in an open market
- worthlessness
lack of monetary value
用法筆記
Frequently modified by nouns such as 'market', 'resale', 'property', or 'street' to specify the type of financial worth.
常見錯誤
2. a quality that makes something worth the money spent on it; a situation where th
a quality that makes something worth the money spent on it; a situation where the price is low or fair compared to the quality received.
The all-you-can-eat lunch buffet at Kasia's local cafe is great value for money.
great value for money
This mobile phone plan offers excellent value compared with other carriers on the market.
offers excellent value
At only two dollars each, these notebooks are an amazing value during the back-to-school sale.
Benjamin finds the yearly gym membership good value because he goes four times a week.
- overpriced
costing more than it is worth
- rip-off
informal; a product that is not worth the price asked
用法筆記
Often used in the uncountable form without an article ('is good value'), though countable uses ('is a good value') also occur, especially in American English.
常見錯誤
3. the degree to which something is useful, important, or beneficial; the quality o
the degree to which something is useful, important, or beneficial; the quality of being worth having, doing, or paying attention to.
Ritu's advice on buying a used car was of tremendous value to her younger brother.
of + adjective + value to
The value of regular physical exercise cannot be overstated for long-term heart health.
value of + gerund
Historians recognise the value of keeping original source documents in good condition.
Local residents questioned the value of building a new highway through the nature reserve.
- importance
closer in meaning to significance; slightly broader
- usefulness
emphasises practical benefit rather than abstract worth
- significance
implies weight or consequence
- worthlessness
lack of importance or benefit
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern 'the value of + noun/gerund' to state what is beneficial. Can also follow the preposition 'of' in the construction 'be of great/little/no value'.
常見錯誤
4. the principles and ethical standards that a person or community holds to be impo
the principles and ethical standards that a person or community holds to be important, shaping their decisions and actions — expressed most naturally in the plural form 'values'.
Ignacio's parents raised him with a strong set of traditional family values.
family values
The school's curriculum emphasises core values like honesty and respect for other people.
core values
Nellie felt that her personal values clashed with the company's aggressive sales methods.
A healthy democracy depends on citizens who share a firm commitment to democratic values.
Modern societies often struggle to agree on a shared set of values across different cultural traditions.
The organisation was built on values of integrity, transparency, and respect for every individual.
- principles
more formal; suggests a consciously held system
- morals
specifically about right versus wrong behaviour
- ethics
formal; often refers to professional or philosophical standards
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form when referring to moral or ethical principles — the headword 'values' itself reflects this. The singular 'a value' in this sense is rare and usually requires modification (e.g. 'a core value').
常見錯誤
values — verb
- valuespresent simple I / you / we / they
- valueses3rd person singular
- valuesing-ing form
- valuesedpast simple
1. to determine the financial price of an item, typically through a formal or profe
to determine the financial price of an item, typically through a formal or professional assessment.
A professional appraiser valued Ife's diamond ring at over eight thousand dollars.
value [object] at [price]
The land was valued at approximately two million dollars in last year's tax records.
passive: valued at
Before selling the estate, the family hired an expert to value each piece of antique furniture.
The jeweller said he would need a few days to value the entire collection of old coins.
文法句型
value + object + at + price
用法筆記
Most commonly appears in the passive voice ('be valued at') when stating the result of an appraisal. The active voice typically requires a human subject doing the appraisal.
常見錯誤
2. to think that someone or something is very important and worth caring about, res
to think that someone or something is very important and worth caring about, respecting, or keeping.
Ezra has always valued the close friendships he built during his years at university.
valued + noun phrase (relationships)
The local community greatly values Hassan's volunteer work at the weekend youth club.
As a primary school teacher, Daichi valued honesty above all other qualities in his students.
Piotr's colleagues value his opinion because he always considers every angle before speaking.
- disregard
to pay no attention to; opposite of valuing
- undervalue
to consider less important than deserved
文法句型
value + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is typically a person or group that holds the positive regard. The object is usually an abstract quality (honesty, freedom), a relationship, a person, or an activity.
常見錯誤
values — adjective
- valuespositive
- more valuescomparative
- most valuessuperlative
1. describing a product that is sold under a low-price brand name, offered as an af
describing a product that is sold under a low-price brand name, offered as an affordable alternative to more expensive brands.
The supermarket's value brand washing powder works just as well as the expensive ones.
value brand
Nadia bought a value pack of twelve toilet rolls for less than half the usual price.
value pack
The store offers a wide range of value products, from basic food items to cleaning supplies.
Budget travellers often choose value hotels that provide clean rooms with minimal extras.
用法筆記
Used attributively before a noun (e.g. 'value brand', 'value meal'). Not used predicatively — you would not say 'this hotel is value'. Typically positioned as part of a compound noun.