新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

intrinsic

英  [ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1内在的 , 本质的

    If something has intrinsic value or intrinsic interest, it is valuable or interesting because of its basic nature or character, and not because of its connection with other things.

    双语例句

    例:

    Diamonds have little intrinsic value and their price depends almost entirely on their scarcity.

    钻石没有多少内在价值,它们的价格几乎完全取决于其稀有程度。