face value

名词 face value:

1. the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value
   同义词：par value, nominal value
2. the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth

1. Roberts is a real cynic; he won't accept anything or anyone on face value.
   罗伯特实在是一个玩世不恭的人; 他不会对任何事或任何人信以为真。
2. I can take nothing you say at face value.
   我不会把你说的话当真的。
3. Stamps can be redeemed at face value.
   印花可以按面值换回现金。