worth, worthy, worthwhile怎麼用？一次學會 worth, worthy, worthwhile的用法

文章編號：G4-011

worth, worthy跟worthwhile這三個單字的意思都表「值得」，worth, worthy, worthwhile的用法又常讓人學得好像一樣，又好像有哪裡不一樣，使用時常讓人心生困惑。日光英文就決定一口氣，把這三個字怎麼用講清楚說明白囉～一起往下看 

*以下例句及片語用法大多參考朗文/劍橋/Collins字典
 

worth用法

E.g.: The new computer system has already proved its worth. 

「這新的電腦系統已證明了它的價值。」

E.g.: The estimated worth of the plastics and petrochemical industry is about $640 billion.

「塑膠和石化產業預估的價值約為6400億美金。」
 

worth常用片語：
 

1. 時間長度’s/ 金錢’s worth of something

E.g.: We had only three days’ worth of food left.

「我們只有三天的食物存量。」

E.g.: The fire caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage.

「大火導致值數千英鎊的損害。」
 

2. 具體金額 worth of something

E.g.: $4 million worth of souvenirs and gift items have been produced for the event.

「值四百萬美金的紀念品和禮物已經為了這活動產製出來。」

E.g.: I am willing to buy £100,000 worth of bonds.

「我願意買價值10萬英鎊的債券。」

worth常用片語：
 

3. 事物 ＋ be worth + N

E.g.: This art collection is worth a fortune. 「這藝術收藏價值連城。」

E.g.: This investment could be risky but it's worth a try.「這投資可能風險很高，但值得一試。」

E.g.: We believe the extra time and attention to detail is worth it.「我們相信多花時間及注意細節是值得的。」

E.g.: The local museum is worth a visit.「當地博物館值得一遊。」

4.  事物 ＋be (well) worth + Ving 

 It is worth + Ving

(這邊的Ving可以表達主動，也可以表達被動態的意思唷～很特別）

E.g.: The film is well worth seeing. 「這電影很值得一看。」

       ＃The film is well worth being seen. (X)


E.g.: A lot of the small towns in the area are definitely worth visiting.「這區很多小鎮絕對值得一遊。」

      ＃ A lot of the small towns in the area are definitely worth being visited. (X)


E.g.: It’s worth checking the details of the contract before you sign it.  「簽約之前檢查合約細節是值得的。」

5. 事物 be worth one’s while 

It is worth one’s while + Ving/ + to Vr 

E.g.: The art exhibition that opened yesterday isn't worth your while.  「昨天開幕的藝術展不值得你去看。」

E.g.: It's worth your while taking out travel insurance before you travel.「你旅行前去辦一下旅遊保險很值得的。」

E.g.: It might be worth your while to talk to the head of the department. 「跟部門主管說一下或許是值得的。」

worthy 用法

E.g.: Every year she makes a large donation to a worthy cause. 「每年她大筆捐款給值得的目標。」

E.g.: I'm glad she's going into medicine. It's a very worthy calling.  「我很高興她去念醫學。這是個很有價值的天命。」
 

worthy常用片語：
 

1. 事物/人 be worthy of + N (notice/ note/ praise/ trust/ attention/ respect/ the name/ (a) mention/ a visit…) 值得...


E.g.: ​​Two points in this report are especially worthy of notice. 「這報告中有兩點特別值得注意。」

E.g.: Such dedication is worthy of our respect.  「這樣付出值得我們尊敬。」

E.g.: He is a hero worthy of the name. 「他是名符其實的英雄。」

E.g.: A couple of other books are worthy of mention. 「一些其他書值得一提。」

2. 事物/人 be worthy of being pp. = be worthy to be pp.

E.g.:Is the music created using these systems worthy of being listened to? 「用那些系統創造出來的音樂值得聽嗎？」

E.g.: He is a candidate worthy to be supported.  「他是值得被支持的候選人。」

worthwhile用法

E.g.: We decided to give the money to a worthwhile cause. 「我們決定把錢投入值得的目標行動。」

E.g.: If you need him on this project, you've got to make it financially worthwhile for him.  

「如果你要他加入計畫，你讓他覺得金錢上他是值得的。」

 

worthwhile常用片語：

It is worthwhile + Ving/ + to Vr.

E.g.: It wasn’t worthwhile continuing with the project.「繼續這計畫不值得。」

E.g.: I thought it was worthwhile to clarify the matter.「我想把這事情說清楚是值得的。」
 

worth, worthy, worthwhile片語用法綜合篇
 

如果把上面紫色標出的片語全部放在一起，會發現這些片語都是表達「（做某事物）是值得的...」之意，但後面接的詞性或動詞用法有細微差別。而這些差別常會變成英文選擇題的考點。
 

哇～最多可以有11種說法來表達這個意思耶，難怪很多人在學這worth, worthy, worthwhile這三個字時會霧煞煞。沒關係，最多也就是這些表達法了，來一個簡單的例句融會貫通一下吧～
 

熟悉這些片語後，歡迎來點題目挑戰一下～
 

worth, worthy, worthwhile 課後練習
 

Exercises: 請選出正確答案

1. This used camera is ________ 200 dollars. 

(A) worth    (B) worthy    (C) worthwhile   (D) worth of

2. His advice is __________ our attention. 

(A) worth of    (B) worthy    (C) worthy of     (D) worthwhile

3. This is an interesting question _________ considering. 

(A) worth   (B) worthy    (C) worthy of     (D) worthwhile

4. This is an interesting question ________ to be considered. 

(A) worth     (B) worthy    (C) worthy of     (D) worthwhile

5. This is an interesting question _______ being considered

(A) worth    (B) worthy     (C) worthy of     (D) worthwhile

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