worth
worth — 形容詞
1. having a particular price or cash value — used to say how much money you would n
價值；值
物品可出售的價格或金錢價值
having a particular price or cash value — used to say how much money you would need to pay to buy something, or how much something could be sold for.
The old painting that Hana found in the attic is worth over eight thousand dollars.
Hana 在閣樓找到的那幅舊畫價值超過八千美元。
be worth + amount of money
Marco asked the jeweller how much his grandmother's diamond ring was worth.
Marco 問珠寶商他祖母的鑽戒值多少錢。
how much something is worth
A used smartphone in good condition is usually worth about half its original price.
狀況良好的二手智慧型手機通常價值約原價的一半。
The damaged vase was still worth a fair amount because of its age and craftsmanship.
那隻受損的花瓶仍值不少錢，因為它的年代和工藝品質。
- worthless
having no monetary value at all
文法句型
be worth + amount
用法筆記
This adjective is always used after a linking verb (be, seem, become) and is never placed before a noun. You cannot say 'a worth car' — you must say 'a car that is worth...'
常見錯誤
2. owning a specific total of money and property — used to describe how rich a pers
擁有；身價
個人或組織擁有的財產總價值
owning a specific total of money and property — used to describe how rich a person, family, or organisation is.
The billionaire is said to be worth over forty billion dollars after selling his company.
據說那位億萬富翁在出售公司後，身價超過四百億美元。
be worth + wealth amount
Ritu's family is worth several million, though they live quite modestly in a small town.
Ritu 的家族擁有數百萬財產，但他們住在小鎮上，生活相當樸素。
At just thirty years old, the tech founder was already worth more than ten million.
那位科技創辦人在三十歲時，身價已超過一千萬美元。
How much is the university endowment worth after last year's investments?
經過去年的投資後，該大學的捐贈基金價值多少？
- valued at
more formal, used for organisations rather than individuals
文法句型
be worth + amount
用法筆記
Commonly used in financial reporting and discussions of net worth. Subject is typically a person, family, or organisation.
3. giving you enough benefit or satisfaction for the price you paid — used when som
划算；值
價格合理或物有所值
giving you enough benefit or satisfaction for the price you paid — used when something is reasonably priced or a good deal.
The restaurant's lunch menu is only twelve dollars and is definitely worth the money.
那家餐廳的午餐菜單只要十二美元，絕對值這個價錢。
worth the money
Kenji bought a used bicycle for fifty dollars and felt it was well worth the price.
Kenji 花五十美元買了一輛二手腳踏車，覺得非常划算。
well worth the price
These running shoes cost more than the others, but they are worth every penny because they last twice as long.
這雙跑鞋比其他鞋子貴，但每一分錢都花得值得，因為使用壽命多了一倍。
The guided tour was a bit expensive, though Noor decided it was worth it for the amazing views.
導覽行程有點貴，但 Noor 認為為了那些美景，還是很值得。
- a bargain
stronger — suggests the price is surprisingly low
- good value
common in British English, used as a noun phrase
- overpriced
costing more than it is worth
- not worth it
the opposite judgement
文法句型
be worth + determiner + money noun
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'worth it' (informal) and 'well worth' to add emphasis. The 'it' in 'worth it' refers to the thing being evaluated.
常見錯誤
4. providing enough enjoyment, advantage, or reward to make the time, effort, risk,
值得（付出）
成果足以抵銷付出的努力或痛苦
providing enough enjoyment, advantage, or reward to make the time, effort, risk, or difficulty seem acceptable — used when the outcome justifies the cost or hard work involved.
Climbing the mountain took six hours, but the sunrise from the top was worth the effort.
爬山花了六個小時，但山頂的日出讓這一切努力都值得了。
be worth + noun phrase
Ayesha wondered if the long flight would be worth the trouble just for a weekend trip.
Ayesha 懷疑為了週末旅行而搭那麼久的飛機是否值得。
The wait at the clinic was over an hour, though the doctor's careful explanation made it worth the wait.
診所等了超過一個小時，但醫生仔細的說明讓等待變得值得。
Dylan trained every day for months, and crossing the finish line made all the pain worth it.
Dylan 連續數月每天訓練，抵達終點的那一刻讓所有痛苦都值得了。
Reopening the investigation is worth considering, given the new evidence that has come to light.
考慮重新展開調查是值得的，因為已經出現了新的證據。
- rewarding
focuses on the positive outcome; slightly more formal
- worthwhile
can go before a noun (a worthwhile experience)
文法句型
be worth + gerund/-ing form
be worth + noun phrase (effort, wait, risk)
用法筆記
Subject is typically an activity, experience, or outcome. The gerund pattern ('worth doing') is especially common. The pronoun 'it' in 'worth it' refers to the effort, risk, or cost already mentioned.
常見錯誤
5. important, interesting, or good enough to deserve a particular type of attention
值得（被）
重要到應該被注意或處理
important, interesting, or good enough to deserve a particular type of attention or treatment — for example, being worth noticing, mentioning, or saving.
One detail in the report is worth highlighting: sales have doubled in the past year.
報告中有一個細節值得強調：過去一年銷售量成長了一倍。
worth + gerund (passive meaning: worth being highlighted)
Eitan thought the small museum was not worth visiting, since most exhibits had no English labels.
Eitan 認為那間小博物館不值得參觀，因為大部分展品都沒有英文說明。
The director said the young actress's performance was worth noting for its emotional depth.
導演表示那位年輕女演員的演技在情感深度上值得關注。
Several old buildings in the neighbourhood are worth preserving, according to the local history group.
當地文史團體認為附近幾棟老建築值得保存下來。
- deserving of
more formal, followed by a noun phrase (deserving of attention)
- meriting
formal, used in academic writing
- unworthy of
not deserving of attention or treatment
文法句型
be worth + gerund/-ing form (passive meaning)
用法筆記
In this pattern, the gerund has a passive meaning: 'worth mentioning' = 'worth being mentioned' or 'deserves to be mentioned'. The subject is the thing that receives the action, not the doer.
6. useful, beneficial, or interesting enough to justify doing, having, or experienc
值得（一）
有用或有益去做、擁有或體驗
useful, beneficial, or interesting enough to justify doing, having, or experiencing — used to recommend an activity, place, or thing as a good use of time or resources.
The national park is free to enter and well worth a visit if you are driving through the area.
國家公園免費入園，如果你開車經過附近，很值得一遊。
worth + noun phrase (a visit / a look / a try)
Christopher picked up a book about local history and found it was worth a read during the long train ride.
Christopher 拿起一本本地歷史書，發現在漫長的火車途中很值得一讀。
Dewi said the new coffee shop near the station is worth a try, especially for their matcha latte.
Dewi 說車站附近新開的咖啡店值得一試，尤其是他們的抹茶拿鐵。
The proposal is worth serious consideration, even though it will require significant funding.
這項提案值得認真考慮，儘管它需要大量資金。
- worthwhile
can be used attributively (a worthwhile investment)
- beneficial
focuses on the positive outcome rather than the evaluation
文法句型
be worth + noun phrase (a visit, a look, a try, consideration)
用法筆記
Unlike sense 4 and 5, this sense is followed by a noun phrase describing the action itself (a visit, a try, a look), rather than a gerund. Distinguish from sense 4 (effort/reward balance) and sense 5 (deserving of action).
worth — 名詞
1. the price or financial value of something — how much money it could be sold for
價值
物品可出售的金錢價格
the price or financial value of something — how much money it could be sold for in a normal transaction.
The insurance company estimated the worth of the jewellery collection at roughly two hundred thousand dollars.
保險公司估計那批珠寶的價值大約為二十萬美元。
the worth of something + estimated amount
Kwame was curious about the worth of the old stamps he had inherited from his grandfather.
Kwame 很好奇他從祖父那裡繼承的舊郵票的價值。
The worth of the land has increased ten times since the new train station was built nearby.
自從新火車站在附近建成後，那塊土地的價值已經漲了十倍。
A painting by that artist can change hands for far more than its original worth at auction.
那位藝術家的畫作在拍賣會上的成交價可能遠高於其原始價值。
文法句型
the worth of something
something's worth
用法筆記
Often used in financial and legal contexts. 'Net worth' is a fixed phrase referring to total assets minus liabilities. 'Worth' is uncountable — you cannot say 'a worth' or 'worths'.
常見錯誤
2. the quantity of something that a specified amount of money can buy — used to sho
等值量
特定金額能買到的數量
the quantity of something that a specified amount of money can buy — used to show the relationship between cost and amount.
Devika grabbed ten dollars worth of snacks from the convenience store before the movie started.
Devika 在電影開演前到便利商店買了十美元的零食。
amount + worth of + noun
The charity received a shipment of five thousand dollars worth of medical supplies from overseas donors.
慈善機構收到海外捐贈者寄來的價值五千美元的醫療用品。
Iris filled her basket with about thirty dollars worth of fresh vegetables at the farmers' market.
Iris 在農夫市集買了大約三十美元的新鮮蔬菜，裝滿了整個籃子。
The thieves stole over a million dollars worth of electronics from the warehouse last night.
竊賊昨晚從倉庫偷走了價值超過一百萬美元的電子產品。
- value
can be used in the same pattern (ten dollars' value of goods)
文法句型
amount + worth of + noun
用法筆記
Used in the pattern '[amount] + worth + of + [item]'. The amount can be a sum of money, or less commonly a measurement of time or quantity.
3. the quality that makes someone or something important, useful, or admired — thei
價值；重要性
人或事物超越金錢的珍貴特質
the quality that makes someone or something important, useful, or admired — their real value beyond money.
Vikram proved his worth to the team by volunteering for the most difficult assignments without complaint.
Vikram 自願接下最困難的任務且毫無怨言，向團隊證明了自己的價值。
prove one's worth
The worth of a good education goes far beyond the salary you can earn afterwards.
良好教育的價值遠遠超越你之後能賺到的薪水。
The community finally recognised the worth of the elderly librarian, who had quietly helped generations of students.
社區終於認清了那位年邁圖書館員的價值，她多年來默默地幫助了一代又一代的學生。
Hana felt the worth of her volunteer work was measured by the smiles of the children she taught.
Hana 覺得她志工工作的價值，取決於她教導的孩子們臉上的笑容。
- value
broader, can be both monetary and moral
- merit
stronger focus on deserving praise or reward
- significance
emphasises importance or meaning rather than usefulness
- worthlessness
complete lack of value or usefulness
文法句型
the worth of someone/something
用法筆記
Often used in phrases about personal contribution ('show one's worth', 'prove one's worth') or in discussions of intangible value. Unlike sense 1, this sense cannot be measured in dollars.
4. a quantity of something sufficient for a given period — used to describe how muc
…的量
能維持特定時間的數量
a quantity of something sufficient for a given period — used to describe how much of something is needed to last through a certain number of days, weeks, or months.
The hikers packed three days worth of food and water for the trek through the desert.
登山者打包了三天份的食物和水，準備徒步穿越沙漠。
time period + worth of + noun
Rin downloaded a whole week worth of podcasts to listen to during the long bus journey.
Rin 下載了整整一週份的播客，準備在長途巴士上收聽。
The hospital stored a month worth of emergency supplies in case the roads became impassable during the rainy season.
醫院儲備了一個月份量的緊急物資，以備雨季道路無法通行時使用。
The professor assigned at least six months worth of reading for the seminar, which overwhelmed the students.
教授為研討會指定了至少六個月量的閱讀材料，讓學生們吃不消。
- supply
more general; does not tie the quantity to a time period specifically
文法句型
time period + worth of + noun
用法筆記
Less common than senses 1-3. The pattern is '[quantity of time] + worth + of + [something]'. Can overlap with sense 2 when time and money are related (e.g., 'an hour's worth of work').
worth — 介系詞
1. equal in financial value to a specified amount — used to state the exchange rate
等值於
與某金額價值相等；可兌換
equal in financial value to a specified amount — used to state the exchange rate or equivalence between one currency, commodity, or item and another.
One British pound is currently worth about one dollar and thirty cents in US currency.
一英鎊目前約等值於一點三美元。
worth + currency equivalence
One gold coin at the time was worth roughly the same as a farm worker's monthly salary.
當時一枚金幣的價值大約等於一名農場工人一個月的薪水。
Each token in the game is worth five points, so players need to collect at least twenty to win.
遊戲中的每枚代幣等值於五分，玩家至少需要收集二十枚才能獲勝。
During the sale, every coupon is worth an extra ten percent off the already reduced price.
促銷期間，每張折價券可以在已降價的價格上再折抵百分之十。
- equivalent to
more formal, used in official exchange rate contexts
文法句型
worth + amount/noun
用法筆記
This prepositional use overlaps with the adjective sense 1 (MONETARY VALUE). The difference is grammatical: as a preposition, 'worth' introduces a noun phrase that specifies the value, forming a prepositional phrase that can modify a noun ('a coupon worth $10') — whereas the adjective use always requires a linking verb.
2. having assets, income, or property that add up to a particular total — used in f
擁有；資產值
個人或機構擁有的資產總額（正式用法）
having assets, income, or property that add up to a particular total — used in financial profiles to report net worth or valuation.
The company's founder is worth an estimated two billion dollars, mostly in technology stocks.
該公司創辦人擁有約二十億美元的資產，大部分是科技股。
worth + amount + in [assets]
The royal family of that small nation is worth several hundred million, including land and historic buildings.
那個小王國的皇室擁有數億美元資產，包括土地和歷史建築。
According to the annual report, the pension fund is worth over fifty billion in total assets.
根據年度報告，該退休基金的總資產超過五百億美元。
The university's endowment is worth nearly three billion dollars, making it one of the wealthiest educational institutions.
該大學的捐贈基金擁有近三十億美元，使其成為最富有的教育機構之一。
- valued at
more passive construction, often used in official documents
文法句型
worth + amount + in assets
用法筆記
Formal register, used primarily in business and financial reporting. Distinguish from adjective sense 2 (HAVING WEALTH) which is more conversational. This prepositional use typically appears with 'in' to specify the type of assets.
3. deserving of a particular quality, treatment, or response — used to say that som
值得；配得
值得獲得某種對待或關注
deserving of a particular quality, treatment, or response — used to say that something merits a certain kind of attention, reaction, or effort.
The proposal is worth serious consideration because it addresses a problem that affects thousands of families.
這項提案值得認真考慮，因為它解決了一個影響數千家庭的問題。
worth + noun (consideration, attention, notice)
Mark said the documentary about ocean pollution was worth everyone's attention, not just scientists.
Mark 說那部關於海洋污染的紀錄片值得每個人關注，而不只是科學家。
A problem of this scale is worth the full resources of the government, in the mayor's view.
在市長看來，這種規模的問題值得政府投入全部資源。
The old factory building is worth a closer look, since its structure could be reused for affordable housing.
那棟舊工廠建築值得仔細看看，因為它的結構可以改造為平價住宅。
- deserving of
more formal; takes the same noun phrase structure
- unworthy of
formal negation
文法句型
worth + noun (attention, effort, consideration)
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 5 (WORTHY OF), which takes a gerund ('worth mentioning'), and adjective sense 6 (WORTHWHILE), which takes a noun for an activity ('worth a visit'). This prepositional sense takes a noun for an abstract quality ('worth attention,' 'worth consideration').
worth — 動詞
1. to happen or come to pass; to befall — an archaic verb only found in fixed liter
降臨（古語）
發生、降臨（僅用於古語固定片語）
to happen or come to pass; to befall — an archaic verb only found in fixed literary expressions, most famously in the phrase 'woe worth the day' meaning 'woe befall the day' or 'cursed be the day.'
"Woe worth the day!" cried the king, collapsing into the chair as the messenger delivered the terrible news.
「願災禍降臨這一天！」國王在信差傳來噩耗時癱倒在椅子上大喊。
archaic construction: 'woe worth [noun]' = 'woe befall [noun]'
In old ballads, a storyteller might lament "woe worth the hour" when describing a tragic twist of fate.
在古老的敘事歌謠中，說書人在講述悲劇轉折時，常會感嘆「願災禍降臨那一刻」。
"Woe worth the hunt," muttered the falconer, watching his best bird fly away into the mist.
「願災禍降臨這場狩獵，」馴鷹師看著他最棒的鷹飛入迷霧中，低聲咕噥道。
A line from a medieval poem reads "woe worth the ship that brought me to this shore," expressing deep regret.
一首中世紀詩歌中寫道「願災禍降臨那艘載我到此岸的船」，表達了深深的悔恨。
- befall
archaic, similar construction in old literature
文法句型
worth + complement (archaic clause)
用法筆記
This verb is completely obsolete in modern English except in the set phrase 'woe worth the day/time/hour', which appears in historical literature, poetry, and period dramas. Do NOT use this in modern speech or writing. The modern sense of 'worth' as a verb does not exist — all other uses are adjective, preposition, or noun.