"of great value or price," 1580s, from value (v.) + -able. As a noun, "a valuable thing," from 1775 (in modern use often in plural). Related: Valuably.
实用例句
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。
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2. Now please be brief — my time is valuable.
请长话短说——我的时间宝贵。
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3. 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。
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4. 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。
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5. Fishermen fear valuable oyster and mussel beds could be decimated.
