1 [U] [C] the amount of money that sth is worth （某物的）价值: The thieves stole goods with a total value of $10000. 那几个贼偷去了总值10000元的货物。to go up/down in value 升值；贬值 ☞Look at face value. 参看face value。

2 [U] (Brit 英) how much sth is worth compared with its price 价值（相对于价格）: The hotel was good/excellent value (= well worth the money it cost). 住这家旅馆很实惠。Package holidays give the best value for money. 包价旅游是最划得来的。

3 [U] the importance of sth 重要性: to be of great/little/no value to sb 对某人大有╱无甚╱毫无价值This bracelet is of great sentimental value to me. 这手镯对我有很大的感情价值。

4 values [pl] beliefs about what is the right and wrong way for people to behave; moral principles 价值观；道德标准: a return to traditional values 回归传统价值观Young people have a different set of values. 年轻人有一套不同的价值观。