| 词汇 | put/place a premium on something |
| 释义 | put a premium on (something)1. To greatly increase the cost or scarcity of something. Because the city is so densely populated, landlords are able to put a premium on rented accommodation. 2. To place an especially high value on something; to consider something more important or valuable than is usual. We always put a premium on our customer service support, so never hesitate to contact us if you have a problem. With three young children, I put a premium on a shop where I can find everything I need in one stop. put a premium on somethingto make something harder or more expensive to obtain or do. The recent action of the bank directors put a premium on new home loans. The scarcity of steel put a premium on the cost of new cars. put a premium onValue more highly than usual, as in Her employer put a premium on honesty and hard work. First recorded in 1907, this term is almost always used figuratively. put a premium on somethingorplace a premium on somethingIf you put a premium on something or place a premium on it, you believe that it is very important or valuable. Companies like these put a premium on training. I place a high premium on what someone is like as a person. put (or place) a premium onregard as or make particularly valuable or important. 1998 New Scientist Enormous forces would have acted upon the skull and neck, putting a premium on size and strength. put/place a ˈpremium on somethingconsider something very important or valuable: This company puts a high premium on the loyalty of its employees. |
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