
rate
词源
源自中古英语 'rate',来自古法语 'rate'(价格、价值),最终源自拉丁语 'rata'(计算、比例),与 'rērī'(计算、认为)相关。
noun
❶ 比率或速率,表示两个数量之间的关系或某事物发生的快慢程度,常用于统计、经济或日常描述中。
“The unemployment rate has dropped to 5% this year.”
(今年的失业率已降至5%。)
“The growth rate of the plant is impressive.”
(这种植物的生长速度令人印象深刻。)
❶ 价格或费用,指为某项服务或商品支付的金额,常用于商业或服务行业。
“The hotel rates are higher during the holiday season.”
(假日期间酒店的价格更高。)
“What's the hourly rate for a tutor?”
(家教的小时费用是多少?)
verb
❶ 评估或评价,指对某人或某事物的价值、重要性或质量进行判断。
“The movie was rated highly by critics.”
(这部电影获得了评论家的高度评价。)
“How would you rate your experience with the service?”
(你对这项服务的体验打几分?)
❶ 认为或列为,表示将某人或某事物归入某个类别或等级。
“I rate this book among my favorites.”
(我把这本书列为我最喜欢的之一。)
“He rates loyalty above all else.”
(他认为忠诚高于一切。)
常见短语
at any rate — 无论如何,用于强调无论情况如何,某事都是确定的或重要的。
“At any rate, we need to finish the project by Friday.”
(无论如何,我们必须在周五前完成这个项目。)
going rate — 现行价格或标准,指当前市场上普遍接受的价格或条件。
“The going rate for a similar apartment is around $1,500 per month.”
(类似公寓的现行月租金约为1500美元。)