洋碩美語【小班教學 口說聽力專家】

最近有許多學生反應在表達某些事物很「值得」的時候，英文裡有三個很相像的字，其使用方法常令人容易搞混， 究竟”worth” “worthy”及”worthwhile” 的差異在哪裡呢？

• worth: 可譯為「有…的價值」或「值得…的」，用法為be worth N. / Ving.

例句：The second-hand scooter is worth $10,000 at the most.

The museum is worth a visit / visiting.

• worthy: 可表達「值得…的」、「有價值的」及「值得尊敬的」，用法為be worthy of N /Ving.

例句：This article is worthy of more public attention.

        This young man’s behavior is worthy of great praise.

• worthwhile: 常用來表示某件事情很值得花時間或金錢去做，可譯為「值得做的」或是「有意義的」。用法為 It is worthwhile to V / Ving.

例句：It is worthwhile to visit the Eiffel tower when you’re in Paris.

        It is worthwhile for the teenagers to participate the event.

經過解釋之後，你是不是也比較了解了呢？

Question: The teachers of this school are ___________ of our deepest respect.

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(A) worthy

(B) worth

(C) worthwhile

(D) worthless