inexpensive
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·ex·pen·sive /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv◂/ ●○○ adjective CHEAPcheap – use this to show approval 不昂贵的，价钱公道的〔含褒义〕 OPP expensive a good selection of inexpensive wines 可供选择的各种价格公道的葡萄酒 Painting is a relatively inexpensive way to enhance your home. 粉刷是美化居室的一种相对较便宜的方式。► see thesaurus at cheap —inexpensively adverbExamples from the Corpus
inexpensive• The furniture is inexpensive but well-made.• a simple, inexpensive meal• an inexpensive meal• a hotel that offers air-conditioned rooms at relatively inexpensive prices• Beans and lentils are an inexpensive source of protein.From Longman Business Dictionaryinexpensivein‧ex‧pen‧sive /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv◂/ adjective approving cheapa good selection of inexpensive winesin·ex·pen·sive adjectiveChineseSyllable
– to use Business this show approval Corpus cheap
inexpensive
in‧ex‧pen‧sive /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv◂/
adjective
OPP expensive:
a good selection of inexpensive wines
Painting is a relatively inexpensive way to enhance your home.
—inexpensively adverb
▪ cheap costing very little money, or less than you expected: My shoes were really cheap – they only cost £25. | The cheapest way to get to Chicago is to take the bus. | cheap flights
▪low low prices, rents, and fees do not cost a lot of money. Do not use cheap with these words: Why is the share price so low? | You could get equally good accommodation elsewhere at a lower rent.
▪inexpensive especially written not expensive – use this especially about things that are of good quality, even though they do not cost a lot: The furniture is inexpensive, but well made. | a simple inexpensive meal | a hotel that offers air-conditioned rooms at relatively inexpensive prices
▪reasonable a reasonable price seems fair because it is not too high: The restaurant serves good food at reasonable prices. | Only £25 a night? That sounds reasonable.
▪economical cheap because you do not need to use a lot of money or fuel: an economical car | It is usually more economical to buy in large quantities.
▪affordable cheap enough for most people to be able to buy or pay for: affordable housing | Single mothers often have trouble finding affordable childcare. | The shop sells designer fashions at affordable prices.
▪competitive competitive prices and rates are as low as those charged by other shops or companies: I think you’ll find our prices are extremely competitive. | The hotel offers a high standard of service at very competitive rates.
▪budget [only before noun] budget flights, airlines, hotels etc have specially low prices: You can get a budget flight to Amsterdam for only £19. | a list of budget hotels for under $50 a night | budget accommodation for families with young children
▪be good/great value to be worth at least the price you pay for it, so that you feel pleased and think you have spent your money well: The meals at Charlie’s Pizza are really good value. | The holiday is great value for money.
▪be a bargain informal to be extremely cheap: I got this shirt when I was in Indonesia. It was a real bargain.
in‧ex‧pen‧sive /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv◂/
adjective Word Family: noun: expenditure, expense, expenses; verb: expend; adverb: expensively ≠ inexpensively; adjective: expensive ≠ inexpensive
cheap – use this to show approval OPP expensive:
—inexpensively adverb
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cheap costing little money or less money than you expected; charging low prices 指花钱少、便宜、收费低廉 NOTE Cheap can also be used in a disapproving way to suggest that sth is poor quality as well as low in price.* cheap 亦可作贬义，指价低质劣 ：◆ a bottle of cheap perfume 一瓶低价劣质香水 competitive (of prices, goods or services) as cheap as or cheaper than those offered by other companies; able to offer goods or services at competitive prices 指价格、产品或服务收费方面具有竞争力 budget [ （尤用于广告）指仅提供基本服务因而价格低廉 affordable cheap enough for most people to afford 指多数人买得起或负担得来的 reasonable (of prices) not too expensive 指价格不太高、公道的 inexpensive ( cheaprather
指不昂贵 NOTE Inexpensive is often used to mean that sth is good value for its price. It is sometimes used instead ofcheap , becausecheap can suggest that sth is poor quality.* inexpensive 常含物有所值之义，有时用以代替 cheap，因为 cheap 可有质量低劣的含义。
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cheap/competitive/budget/affordable/reasonable prices/fares/rates cheap/competitive/budget/affordable/inexpensive products/services