Question of the Day #345

"Trump seeks a big premium from Japan and other allies hosting U.S. troops: Full cost plus 50% more"
From the headline of this article at the Japan Times.

上記の文で、premiumの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "premium" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、


1. 〔特に政府・役所からの〕賞、賞金、賞品、賞与（金）、褒章金
2. 保険料、保険の掛け金◆保険に加入した者（保険契約者）が保険会社に定期的に支払う金額
3. 〔通常の価格・料金・費用に加算される〕割増金（額）◆【同】additional fee; surcharge
4. 打歩◆為替や株などの手数料または割増金◆【同】agio
5. 〔販促用の〕景品
6. ハイオクガソリン
7. 〔徒弟から師匠への〕授業料、伝授料

ということなので、問題文の場合は3でしょう。

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

1. 1. a reward or recompense for a particular act
   2. a sum over and above a regular price paid chiefly as an inducement or incentive
   3. a sum in advance of or in addition to the nominal value of something
   4. 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

The answer in this case is obviously 1-1.

Examples

• We're willing to pay a premium for the best location.
• You usually pay a premium for organic meat and vegetables.
• These flats attract a premium because of their riverside location.
• Customers will be required to pay a premium for this extra service.
• The modified cars are available at a premium of five percent over the original price.