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valuables

UK //ˈvæljuəblz//US //ˈvæljuəblz//

词源

源自value(价值)+ 后缀-able(可...的) + 复数后缀-s,字面意为'有价值的事物',14世纪后期进入英语。

noun

❶ 指个人拥有的贵重物品,通常体积较小但价值较高,如珠宝、现金、重要文件等,需要特别保管以防丢失或被盗。

“She locked her valuables in the hotel safe before going out.”

(她出门前将贵重物品锁进了酒店保险箱。)

“The police advised travelers not to carry too many valuables.”

(警方建议旅客不要携带过多贵重物品。)

同义词:treasures, precious items, prized possessions

常见短语

secure your valuables — 提醒人们妥善保管贵重物品的常用表达,常见于公共场所警示牌或旅行建议中。

“The airport announcement reminded passengers to secure their valuables at all times.”

(机场广播提醒乘客随时保管好贵重物品。)