顾老师英语课堂
基本释义:价值低于付出;不划算
词源:源自古英语"weorþ"(价值)
最基础表达,表示不值得做某事
强调时间/精力投入不划算
强调不配得到某事物
"不值得"在不同语境下需选用不同英文表达,日常交流最常用"not worth",正式场合用"not worthwhile",情感表达用"not deserve"。
This car is not worth repairing.
It's not worthwhile arguing with him.
She doesn't deserve such harsh criticism.
这辆车不值得修了。
和他争论不值得。
她不值得受到如此严厉的批评。
诺特-沃斯(连读)
纳特-沃尔斯(卷舌音)
表示某物不值得
表示不值得做某事
表示几乎不值得
It's not worth to do. (错误)
正确:It's not worth doing.
This doesn't worth it. (错误)
正确:This isn't worth it.
1. This dress is not worth buying.
2. It's not worthwhile arguing with him.
3. This old phone is not worth repairing.
1. It's not worth waiting.
2. This isn't worth the price.
3. She doesn't deserve the award.