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BNC: 2125 COCA: 3686

prize

1 prize /ˈpraɪz/ noun
plural prizes
1 prize
/ˈpraɪz/
noun
plural prizes
Learner's definition of PRIZE
[count]
: something that is won in a contest or given as an award奖;奖金;奖品
see also booby prize, consolation prize, door prize, nobel prize, pulitzer prize
: something that is very valuable or desirable and that is difficult to get极有价值的东西;珍品
2 prize /ˈpraɪz/ adjective
2 prize
/ˈpraɪz/
adjective
Learner's definition of PRIZE
always used before a noun
: given as an award or prize作为奖品的
: winning a prize获奖的
: very good or impressive : deserving an award or prize非常棒的;应获奖的
British, informal : real or complete真实的;完全的
3 prize /ˈpraɪz/ verb
prizes; prized; prizing
3 prize
/ˈpraɪz/
verb
prizes; prized; prizing
Learner's definition of PRIZE
[+ object]
: to value (someone or something) very highly珍视
Synonyms see: appreciate
compare 4prize
4 prize (US) verb
or British prise /ˈpraɪz/
prizes; prized; prizing
4 prize (US)
verb
or British prise /ˈpraɪz/
prizes; prized; prizing
Learner's definition of PRIZE
[+ object] somewhat formal
: to open or move (something) with a tool撬;撬开
often used figuratively常用作比喻
compare 3prize
BNC: 2125 COCA: 3686

prize

1 of 5

noun (1)

1
: something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
2
: something exceptionally desirable
3
archaic : a contest for a reward : competition

prize

2 of 5

adjective

1
a
: awarded or worthy of a prize
b
: awarded as a prize
c
: entered for the sake of a prize
a prize drawing
2
: outstanding of a kind
raised prize hogs

prize

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verb (1)

prized; prizing

transitive verb

1
: to estimate the value of : rate
2
: to value highly : esteem
a prized possession

prize

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noun (2)

1
: something taken by force, stratagem, or threat
especially : property lawfully captured at sea in time of war
2
: an act of capturing or taking
especially : the wartime capture of a ship and its cargo at sea

prize

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verb (2)

prized; prizing

transitive verb

: to press, force, or move with a lever : pry
Choose the Right Synonym for prize

Verb (1)

appreciate, value, prize, treasure, cherish mean to hold in high estimation.

appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

Noun (2)

spoil, plunder, booty, prize, loot mean something taken from another by force or craft.

spoil, more commonly spoils, applies to what belongs by right or custom to the victor in war or political contest.

the spoils of political victory

plunder applies to what is taken not only in war but in robbery, banditry, grafting, or swindling.

a bootlegger's plunder

booty implies plunder to be shared among confederates.

thieves dividing up their booty

prize applies to spoils captured on the high seas or territorial waters of the enemy.

the wartime right of seizing prizes at sea

loot applies especially to what is taken from victims of a catastrophe.

picked through the ruins for loot

Example Sentences

Adjective Dad brought back his prize catch, a three-foot striped bass. I felt a prize fool for making such a stupid mistake.

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English pris prize, price — more at price entry 1

Verb (1)

Middle English prisen, from Anglo-French priser, preiser to appraise, esteem, from Late Latin pretiare, from Latin pretium price, value — more at price entry 1

Noun (2)

Middle English prise, from Anglo-French, taking, seizure, from prendre to take, from Latin prehendere — more at get

Verb (2)

prize lever

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1574, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prize was in the 14th century
BNC: 2125 COCA: 3686
prize

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + PRIZE | PRIZE + VERB | PRIZE + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEbig, great, prestigious大獎;享有盛名的獎項fabulous令人難以置信的獎special特別獎ultimate終極大獎The presidency is the ultimate prize.總統的職位是最高的獎勵。coveted令人垂涎的獎品She was the first woman to win this coveted prize.她是第一位贏得這個令人垂涎的獎項的女性。glittering (especially BrE) 輝煌的成就He strove for the glittering prizes of politics.他力爭在政界取得輝煌的成績。first, first-place, grand, top頭獎;最高獎;巨獎runner-up, second二等獎consolation安慰獎booby末名獎The booby prize was awarded to the worst singer in the competition.末名獎頒給了比賽中最差的歌手。cash, monetary, money (especially BrE) 現金獎;獎金$1-million, etc. * 100 萬美元等的獎金raffle抽獎的獎品VERB + PRIZEaward (sb), give (sb)授予(某人)獎項offer提供獎金present頒獎The prize was presented by the mayor.獎項由市長頒發。capture, claim, collect, get, receive, take, win奪得/承兌/領取/獲得/收到/拿走/贏得獎項accept領獎share分享獎項De Klerk shared the peace prize with Nelson Mandela in 1993.德克勒克與納爾遜・曼德拉分享了 1993 年的諾貝爾和平獎。PRIZE + VERBgo to sb/sth獎項由⋯獲得The prize went to the long-haired cat.獎項由那隻長毛貓獲得。be worth sth, total sth獎品價值⋯/總額達⋯a prize worth over $3 000價值 3,000 多美元的獎品PRIZE + NOUNwinner (usually prizewinner) 獲獎者money獎金competition, draw (BrE) 大獎賽;抽獎PREPOSITIONprize for⋯領域的獎He won the Nobel Prize for Literature.他榮獲諾貝爾文學獎。prize in⋯的獎prizes in chemistry, physics and medicine化學、物理和醫學獎
prize

verb

PREPOSITION | PHRASES PREPOSITIONabove比⋯更珍視a precious thing to be prized above all else比其他所有東西都更被看重的珍品as珍視為⋯The library is prized as the finest of its kind in England.這家圖書館被認為是英格蘭同類圖書館中最好的。for因⋯而珍視The berries are prized for their healing properties.這些漿果因有治療功能而備受喜愛。PHRASEShighly prized, much prized備受青睞two fruits that are much prized on the island這個島上人們非常喜愛的兩種水果

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