valid /ˈvælɪd/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ A valid argument, comment, or idea is based on sensible reasoning. 有根据的

  例：

  They put forward many valid reasons for not exporting.

  他们提出了许多有根据的理由来反对出口。

• 2. 

  validity N-UNCOUNT 合理性

  例：

  The editorial says this argument has lost much of its validity.

  这篇社论说该论点已失去了其许多合理性。

• 3. 

  ADJ Something that is valid is important or serious enough to make it worth saying or doing. 重要的

  例：

  Most designers share the unspoken belief that fashion is a valid form of visual art.

  大多数设计师都有一种心照不宣的信念，即时尚是视觉艺术的一种重要形式。

• 4. 

  validity N-UNCOUNT 重要性

  例：

  ...the validity of making children wear bicycle helmets.

  …让孩子们戴自行车头盔的重要性。

• 5. 

  ADJ If a ticket or other document is valid, it can be used and will be accepted by people in authority. 有效的

  例：

  All tickets are valid for two months.

  所有的票在两个月内有效。

• 6. 

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