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
worth (n) 價值 重要性 (=value)
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 (adj.) 值得的
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
worthy (adj.) 值得的 有價值的
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
worthwhile (adj.) 值得的
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。
事物 ＋ be worth + N
= 事物 ＋be (well) worth + Ving
= It is worth + Ving
= 事物 be worth one’s while
= It is worth one’s while + Ving
= It is worth one’s while + to Vr
= 事物/人 be worthy of + N
= 事物/人 be worthy of being pp.
= 事物/人 be worthy to be pp.
= It is worthwhile + Ving
= It is worthwhile + to Vr.
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～
「台北值得（你們）一遊。」
Taipei is worth a visit.
= Taipei is (well) worth visiting.
= It is worth visiting Taipei.
= A visit to Taipei/ Visiting Taipei is worth your while.
= It is worth your while visiting Taipei.
= It is worth your while to visit Taipei.
= Taipei is worthy of a visit.
= Taipei is worthy of being visited.
= Taipei is worthy to be visited.
= It’s worthwhile visiting Taipei.
= It’s worthwhile to visit Taipei.
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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