| 词汇 | premium |
| 释义 | premium noun a brand name manufactured cigarette US, 1992at a premium1. For an expensive price (typically because the item in question is hard to find). If you don't go Christmas shopping early, you'll only get the most popular toys at a premium later. 2. Difficult to obtain. Quiet moments are at a premium when there's a toddler in the house. place 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 place 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 place a premium on our customer service support, so never hesitate to contact us if you have a problem! With three young children, I place a premium on a shop where I can find everything I need in one stop. 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. place (something) at a premium1. To greatly increase the cost or scarcity of something. Because the city is so densely populated, landlords are able to place rented accommodation at a premium. They designed the city around pedestrians, cyclists, and public transportation, so parking spaces are placed at a premium, unfortunately. 2. To place an especially high value on something; to consider something more important or valuable than is usual. We always place good customer service support at a premium, so never hesitate to contact us if you have a problem! With three young children, a shop where I can find everything I need in one stop is placed at a premium in my books. put (something) at a premium1. To greatly increase the cost or scarcity of something. Because the city is so densely populated, landlords are able to put rented accommodation at a premium. They designed the city around pedestrians, cyclists, and public transportation, so parking spaces are put at a premium, unfortunately. 2. To place an especially high value on something; to consider something to be more important or valuable than is usual. We always put good customer service support at a premium, so never hesitate to contact us if you have a problem! With three young children, a shop where I can find everything I need in one stop is put at a premium in my books. at a premiumat a high price; priced high because of something special. Sally bought the shoes at a premium because they were of very high quality. This new sports car sells at a premium because so many people want to buy it. place something at a premiumto force up the value of something so that its price is higher. The rapid changes in the market placed all the medical stocks at a premium. The goods had been placed at a premium by the changing market conditions. 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 something at a premiumto make something available only at an extra cost or through extra effort. The scarcity of fresh vegetables at this time of year puts broccoli at a premium. The high demand for apples puts them at a premium. at a premiumAt a higher price than usual owing to scarcity; also, considered more valuable, held in high esteem. For example, Since that article came out, the firm's stock has been selling at a premium and Space is at a premium in most stores. This idiom uses premium in the sense of "bounty" or "bonus." [Mid-1800s] Also see put a premium on. 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. at a premium1. If something is at a premium, it is not easily available and because of this it has a high value. Space is at a premium in central London stores, as you can imagine. You can pick these carrots in June, when good vegetables are at a premium. 2. If you buy or sell something at a premium, you sell it for a higher price than is usual for that thing. People want organic foods so I can sell my eggs at a premium. 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. at a ˈpremiumhaving great value or importance; difficult or expensive to buy, find, obtain, etc: During a war, ordinary foods like bread or meat are often at a premium.Good mathematics teachers are always at a premium in this country.put/place a ˈpremium on somethingconsider something very important or valuable: This company puts a high premium on the loyalty of its employees.at a premium More valuable than usual, as from scarcity: Fresh water was at a premium after the reservoir was contaminated. |
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