Definitions
n. How often something happens or how quickly something changes.
比率；速率
n. An amount charged or paid for a particular unit.
费用标准；价格
v. To judge the quality, value, or level of something.
评价；评定等级
Example
This hotel offers a cheaper rate during the winter.
这家酒店冬季的房价更便宜。
Cities with reliable public transport often experience lower rates of car ownership, reducing congestion and improving air quality.
拥有可靠公共交通的城市往往汽车拥有率较低，从而减少拥堵并改善空气质量。
Collocations
- unemployment rate
- interest rate
- hourly rate
- highly rated
Word family
- rating (n.)
- rated (adj.)
Usage tip
rate可指比率或单位费用；评价某物用rate。
FAQ
- What does rate mean?
- How often something happens or how quickly something changes. An amount charged or paid for a particular unit. To judge the quality, value, or level of something.
- How is rate pronounced?
- UK /reɪt/, US /reɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
