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• n. 保险费; 奖金
• ［英］ n. 保险费 ( the consideration paid for a contract of insurance) ; 奖金 ( a reward or recompense)
• ［记］ pre ( 提前) +em ( =empt买) +ium -> 提前买下的东西 -> 保险费

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Latin praemium booty, profit, reward, from prae- + emere to take, buy — more at redeem
• Date: 1601
• 1.
  • a. a reward or recompense for a particular act
  • b. a sum over and above a regular price paid chiefly as an inducement or incentive
  • c. a sum in advance of or in addition to the nominal value of something <bonds callable at a premium of six percent>
  • d. something given free or at a reduced price with the purchase of a product or service
• 2. the consideration paid for a contract of insurance
• 3. a high value or a value in excess of that normally or usually expected <put a premium on accuracy>

II. adjective

• Date: 1844
• of exceptional quality or amount; also higher-priced

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