
好词典

源自拉丁语 'praemium',意为 '奖励' 或 '报酬',后进入英语表示额外费用或高价。
❶ 指定期支付的费用,通常用于保险或会员服务,以换取相应的保障或权益。
“He pays monthly premiums for his health insurance.”
(他每月支付健康保险的保费。)
“The car insurance premiums have increased this year.”
(今年的汽车保险费上涨了。)
❶ 额外支付的金额或费用,通常用于获取更好的服务或产品。
“Customers pay a premium for organic products.”
(顾客为有机产品支付额外费用。)
“The hotel charges a premium for rooms with a sea view.”
(酒店对海景房收取额外费用。)
at a premium — 指某物因稀缺或需求高而以高价出售或难以获得。
“Parking spaces are at a premium in the city center.”
(市中心的停车位非常稀缺且昂贵。)
pay a premium — 为某物支付高于通常价格的费用,通常因其质量或稀缺性。
“They paid a premium for the limited edition sneakers.”
(他们为限量版运动鞋支付了高价。)