valuable

adj.

1. 很有用的；很重要的；宝贵的
   very useful or important
   1. a valuable experience
      宝贵的经验
   2. The book provides valuable information on recent trends.
      此书就近来的发展趋势提供了宝贵的信息。
   3. This advice was to prove valuable .
      这忠告证明是有益的。
2. 很值钱的；贵重的
   worth a lot of money
   1. valuable antiques
      贵重的古玩
   2. Luckily, nothing valuable was stolen.
      幸运的是，没有贵重物品失窃。

1. ADJ-GRADED 有价值的;有益的;有用的
   If you describe something or someone as valuable, you mean that they are very useful and helpful
   1. Many of our teachers also have valuable academic links with Heidelberg University...
      我们的很多老师也和海德堡大学保持着有益的学术联系。
   2. If you decide to do you own make-up, here are a few valuable tips that will help you look your best...
      如果你决定自己化妆，这里有一些有用的小窍门，可以帮助你呈现最美的一面。
   3. The experience was very valuable.
      这一经验很宝贵。
2. ADJ-GRADED 贵重的;值钱的
   Valuable objects are objects which are worth a lot of money.
   1. Just because a camera is old does not mean it is valuable.
      古旧的相机不一定就值钱。
   2. ...valuable books.
      贵重书籍

1. It is not unknown for valuable display items to go, ahem, missing.
   贵重的展品，呃哼，丢失的话，会众人皆知。
2. Fishermen fear valuable oyster and mussel beds could be decimated
   渔民们害怕宝贵的牡蛎和贻贝层会被破坏。
3. Put away any valuable or breakable objects.
   把所有值钱的东西和易碎的物品都收起来。
4. Now please be brief — my time is valuable
   请长话短说——我的时间宝贵。
5. By investing in efficient plant it could generate lots of valuable carbon credits to sell to wealthier, more wasteful nations.
   通过投资高效能的工厂，它可以节余很多宝贵的碳信用额来出售给更富有、更浪费的国家。
6. Residents said local gang leaders had cashed in on the violence to seize valuable land
   居民们说，当地的帮派头子用暴力夺取宝贵的土地。
7. In the process of their careful watching and recording the celestial movements the Chinese provided valuable and interesting information for succeeding generations.
   古代中国人在仔细观察、认真记录天体运动的过程里，为后代留下了宝贵而又有趣的资料。
8. He was not expected to be released because he was considered a valuable chip in this game.
   估计他不会被释放，因为他是这场较量中的一个重要筹码。
9. He made the mistake of leaving his valuable record collection with a former girlfriend.
   他犯了一个错误，把自己收藏的一批珍贵唱片留在了以前的一个女友那里。
10. There's a valuable place for fashion and design that pushes the envelope a bit
    在原有尺度上有所突破的时尚和设计受到人们的重视。
11. Students can gain valuable experience by working on the campus radio or magazine
    学生们在校广播台或校刊工作能够获得宝贵的经验。
12. The most valuable item on show will be a Picasso drawing
    展览会上最贵重的展品是毕加索的一幅素描。
13. Dry stone walls may appear stark and lifeless, but they provide a valuable habitat for plants and animals.
    干燥的石墙看起来也许荒凉且毫无生机，但它们为动植物提供了宝贵的栖息地。
14. They claim that police lost valuable time in the early part of the investigation
    他们声称警方在调查之初错过了宝贵的时间。
15. The golden rule is never to clean a valuable coin.
    重要的原则是决不清除贵重硬币上的污垢。
16. The festival remains a valuable showcase for new talent.
    音乐节一直是新秀展示才华的宝贵机会。
17. By structuring the course this way, we're forced to produce something the companies think is valuable.
    这样制定发展规划后，我们不得不生产各公司认为有价值的东西。
18. The aim was not to take up valuable time with the usual boring pictures.
    目的在于不要用常见的无聊图片占用宝贵时间。
19. Many of our teachers also have valuable academic links with Heidelberg University
    我们的很多老师也和海德堡大学保持着有益的学术联系。
20. If you decide to do you own make-up, here are a few valuable tips that will help you look your best
    如果你决定自己化妆，这里有一些有用的小窍门，可以帮助你呈现最美的一面。
21. The experience was very valuable.
    这一经验很宝贵。
22. Just because a camera is old does not mean it is valuable.
    古旧的相机不一定就值钱。
23. The church has several valuable works of art.
    教堂有几件珍贵的艺术品。
24. They have come to us to pass on their valuable experience.
    他们给我们传经送宝来了。
25. The boom in building has resulted in the local land being more valuable now for houses.
    营造业的兴旺导致了目前当地房屋建筑土地价格上涨。
26. A valuable lesson may be gleaned from it by those who have eyes to see.
    明眼人可从中记取宝贵的教训。
27. We have purchased some valuable jewelry.
    我们购置了几件贵重的珠宝饰物。
28. It is valuable to know oneself.
    人贵有自知之明。
29. “ This advice is most valuable,” said Sun Quan.
    孙权曰：“此金玉之论也！”
30. Many valuable historical relics have been preserved intact.
    许多珍贵的历史文物完整地保存了下来。

  precious costly dear expensive valuable【导航词义：贵重的，昂贵的】

  precious adj. 贵重的

〔辨析〕强调稀有且价值不菲的。

  costly adj. 昂贵的

〔辨析〕较正式用词，指花费太多钱的，尤指超过愿意支付的价钱的。

  dear adj. 〈英〉昂贵的

〔辨析〕指价格贵的，通常作表语。

  expensive adj. 昂贵的

〔辨析〕强调花钱多、价格高的。

  valuable adj. 贵重的

〔辨析〕强调十分值钱的。

noun

1. something of value
   1. all our valuables were stolen

adj

1. having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
   1. a valuable diamond

2. having worth or merit or value
   1. a valuable friend
   2. a good and worthful man

   Synonym:    worthful