premium
PREMIUM noun
uk/ˈpriːmiəm/ us premium noun(HIGH RATE)
an amount or rate that is higher than average
повышенная стоимость
You pay a premium for apartments in the city centre. be at a premium
If something useful is at a premium , there is not enough of it.
быть востребованным, не хватать
Time is at a premium just before the start of exams.
place/put a premium on sth
to consider a quality or achievement as very important
высоко ценить что-либо
She puts a premium on honesty.
premium adjective [ always before noun ] uk/ˈpriːmiəm/ us
A premium product is of a higher quality or value than others.
первосортный, высшего качества
premium beer/cigars premium gasoline