
notional
词源
源自拉丁语 'notio'(概念),通过古法语 'notion' 进入英语,后缀 '-al' 表示形容词。
adjective
❶ 指存在于想法或理论中而非实际存在的,常用于描述抽象概念或假设性的事物。
“The notional value of the contract was much higher than its actual worth.”
(这份合约的名义价值远高于其实际价值。)
“She gave a notional explanation of how the system might work.”
(她对系统可能如何运作给出了一个理论性的解释。)
❶ 指与概念或想法相关的,常用于描述思维或理论上的联系。
“The course covers both practical skills and notional knowledge.”
(这门课程涵盖了实践技能和理论知识。)
“He has a notional understanding of the subject but lacks experience.”
(他对这个主题有理论上的理解,但缺乏经验。)
常见短语
notional amount — 指在金融或合约中名义上的金额,通常用于计算或参考,而非实际交易金额。
“The notional amount of the derivative was used to calculate the interest payments.”
(衍生品的名义金额被用来计算利息支付。)
notional value — 指某物在理论上的价值,可能与其实际市场价值不同。
“The notional value of the artwork was estimated at $1 million.”
(这幅艺术品的名义价值估计为100万美元。)