premium
['pri:.mi.əm] noun
EXTRA 额外的
ADVANCED countable
■an amount which is more than usual 奖金，津贴；加价；附加费•We're willing to pay a premium for the best location.为了得到最好的地段，我们愿意多付些钱。 •Because of their location, these offices attract a premium.由于地段好，这些办公室租金更高。 •The modified cars are available at a premium of 5% over the original price.改装后的汽车的售价要比原价高5%。 •The busy shopper puts a premium on (= appreciates and will pay more for) finding everything in one big store.时间有限的购物者若能在一家大商店买齐所有的东西，就算价钱高一点也是愿意的。
['pri:.mi.əm] noun
PAYMENT 付款
ADVANCED countable
■an amount of money paid to get insurance 保险费•Car insurance premiums have increased this year.今年汽车保险费涨了。 •The premiums for healthcare plans are high.保健计划的保险费很高。
['pri:.mi.əm] noun
FUEL 汽油
uncountable (also premium gas) US for
■four-star (petrol)
['pri:.mi.əm] noun
be at a premium
■to be not common and therefore valuable 奇缺，非常稀罕•Free time is at a premium for working parents.对于上班的父母来说，空余时间非常宝贵。
['pri:.mi.əm] adjective
■describes something that is of higher than usual quality （品质）高级的；优质的；顶级的•premium ice cream顶级霜淇淋 •The building is on a premium site.这幢大楼建在一块风水宝地上。 |