Word · Frequency #11852
inexpensive
/ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
adjective
便宜的；不贵的
relatively low in price; charging low prices
- 1.
Involving little expense; reasonable in price; cheap.
花费少的；价格合理的；便宜的
- 2.
relatively low in price or charging low prices
相对价格低或收费低
- 3.
Not extravagant in expenditure.
花费不奢侈的
花费少的；价格合理的；便宜的；相对价格低或收费低；花费不奢侈的；便宜的；不贵重的
In use
The store sells inexpensive kitchen tools that last for years.
Eating at local food stalls is inexpensive and fun.
I found an inexpensive USB cable at the electronics shop.
inexpensive family restaurants
be inexpensive
This car is inexpensive.
这辆车不贵。
inexpensive + noun
We found an inexpensive restaurant.
我们找到了一家便宜的餐馆。
it is inexpensive to do sth
常用于谈论某种行为或活动的花费不高。
Connections
Collocations
- inexpensive way
- 便宜的方式
- Taking the bus is an inexpensive way to explore the city.坐公交车是游览这座城市的一种便宜方式。
- relatively inexpensive
- 相对便宜
- The tickets are relatively inexpensive on weekdays.工作日的票相对便宜。
- inexpensive option
- 廉价的选择
- Renting a bike is an inexpensive option for getting around.租自行车是四处走走的一种廉价选择。
- inexpensive materials
- 便宜的材料
- The furniture is made from inexpensive materials but still looks elegant.这件家具用便宜的材料制成，但看起来依然典雅。
- inexpensive meal
- 实惠的一餐
- We found an inexpensive meal at the local food court.我们在当地美食广场找到了一顿实惠的餐食。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记法：in- 像‘不’，expensive 是‘昂贵’，合起来‘不贵’；想象它就在你的预算（in budget）里，所以便宜。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：商品描述、购物讨论、产品评价 inexpensive 语气中性，比较常见于正式或礼貌的商品描述与购物场合；口语中随意表达价格低时，cheap 更常用。
Grammar Note
常用于描述价格低但质量不一定差的物品
Pronunciation & Spelling
上面列出的单词都以 /ɛnsɪv/ 结尾，与 inexpensive 的末尾读音相同，构成押韵。注意拼写相近的 inexpressive /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsɪv/ 发音不同，并不押韵。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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