market value

IPA/ˌmɑːkɪt ˈvæljuː/
IPA/ˌmɑːrkɪt ˈvæljuː/

market value — 名詞

1. the amount something would probably sell for in a normal sale at that time, base

1.名詞B2
釋義

市價

當時市場上大致可售出的價格

the amount something would probably sell for in a normal sale at that time, based on current demand.

例句

A local agent said the cottage's market value had risen after the new station opened.

當地房仲說，這間小屋在新車站啟用後市價已經上漲。

market value + rise/fall

Roya checked the market value of her used laptop before setting a price.

Roya 在開價前先查了自己二手筆電的市價。

check the market value before selling

同義詞
  • market price

    very close, but often points more directly to the actual trading price at the moment

  • asking price

    the seller's chosen starting price, which may be higher or lower than market value

  • book value

    an accounting figure on paper, not the amount buyers would normally pay today

文法句型

the market value of [asset]

[asset]'s market value

above/below market value

用法筆記

Usually used for things people buy and sell, especially homes, land, shares, art, or used vehicles. Distinguish from asking price: market value is what the market would likely pay, while asking price is simply the number the seller chooses to request.

常見錯誤

❌The seller's market value for the flat is too high.
✅The seller's asking price for the flat is too high.
💡market value is the price the market would likely pay, not the amount the owner decides to ask for.