rate² v [T] 1 to think that someone or something is good, bad etc 对〔某人或某事物〕作评估，评价: Johnson is rated one of the best basketball players in the world. 约翰逊被认为是世界上最好的篮球运动员之一。 2informal to deserve something 【非正式】 值得，应得〔某事物〕: You all rate a big thank-you for your work. 你们的工作都值得好好感谢。