1 〔尤指每年缴付的〕保险费
insurance premiums
保险费
2 加付款;额外费用
Consumers are prepared to pay a premium for organically grown vegetables.
消费者愿意多花钱购买有机蔬菜。
Top quality cigars are being sold at a premium .
优质雪茄售价很高。
3 be at a premium 奇缺,难以取得
During the Olympic Games, accommodation will be at a premium.
奥运会期间住宿会很紧张。
space/time is at a premium
Foldaway furniture is the answer where space is at a premium.
对于空间狭小的地方,折叠式家具能解决问题。
4 put/place a premium on sth
高度重视某事
Modern economies place a premium on educated workers.
现代经济尤其重视受过良好教育的工人。