区别辨析worth与value

worth与value这两个名词均有“价值”之意。

worth与value近义,但前者强调事物本身的价值。

  • The estimated worth of the plastics and petrochemical industry is about $640 billion.
    塑料与石化工业的估计价值约为6,400亿美元。
  • $4 million worth of souvenirs and gift items have been produced for the event.
    已为这次活动制作了价值400万美元的纪念品和礼品。

value : 侧重指使用价值,着重人、物或事所具有的重要性、用途或优秀品质等。

  • She had already sold everything of value that she possessed.
    她已经把自己所有值钱的东西都卖了。
  • Property values have fallen since the plans for the airport were published.
    建造机场的计划公布以来,房地产价格已经下跌。
  • For them, the house's main value lay in its quiet country location.
    对他们来说,这座房子的主要优点是地处乡村,环境僻静。