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Jewel Valuable Precious Stone Crown ˈdʒuːəl Diamond Special

A 'jewel' is defined as a precious stone used for decoration, such as in rings or necklaces. Figuratively, a 'jewel' can represent something or someone outstandingly good, beautiful, or special. The phrase 'jewel in the crown' refers to someone's greatest achievement or most 자랑스러운 aspect.

jewel

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[N-COUNT 可数名词]See also:
crown jewels
宝石 A jewel is a precious stone used to decorate valuable things that you wear, such as rings or necklaces.
  • ...a golden box containing precious jewels.

    盛放贵重宝石的金盒子

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[N-COUNT 可数名词]珍宝;珍贵的东西;出色的人;美貌超群的人 If you describe something or someone as a jewel, you mean that they are better, more beautiful, or more special than other similar things or than other people.
  [oft N of n]
  • Walk down Castle Street and admire our little jewel of a cathedral...

    沿城堡街走下去,欣赏一下我们美妙绝伦的大教堂。

  • Alan, you're a jewel.

    艾伦,你真是出类拔萃呀。

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[PHRASE 短语]王冠上的宝石;最有成就(或最值得骄傲)之处 If you refer to an achievement or thing as the jewel in someone's crown, you mean that it is considered to be their greatest achievement or the thing they can be most proud of.
  [usu v-link PHR]
  • His achievement is astonishing and this book is the jewel in his crown.

    他的成就令人震惊,而这部书则是他的杰作。


Oxford jewel / ˈdʒuːəl ; NAmE ˈdʒuːəl / noun 1 a precious stonesuch as a diamond, ruby,etc. 宝石 SYN
gem
2 [usually plural ] pieces of jewellery or decorative objects that contain precious stones 珠宝首饰 The family jewels are locked away in a safe. 家里的珠宝首饰都锁在保险柜里。 see also
crown jewels
3 a small precious stoneor piece of special glass that is used in the machinery of a watch (手表的)宝石轴承 4 ( informal) a person or thing that is very important or valuable 宝贝;难能可贵的人;珍贵的东西 compare
gem
IDIOM the jewel in the ˈcrown the most attractive or valuable part of sth 王冠上的宝石;最有吸引力(或珍贵、有价值)的东西 jewel jewels jewelled jeweled jewelling jeweling
jewel / ˈdʒuːəl ; NAmE ˈdʒuːəl /
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jeweljew‧el /ˈdʒuːəl/ ●●○ noun [countable]
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1a valuable stone, such as a diamond SYN  gem2jewels [plural] jewellery or other objects made with valuable stones and used for decoration:  She loved dressing up and wearing priceless jewels.3a very small stone used in the machinery of a watch4something or someone that is very valuable, attractive, or important:  He introduced her to Budapest, a jewel of a city.5the jewel in the crown the best or most valuable part of something:  Puddings are the jewel in the crown of British cookery.
crown jewel
THESAURUSjewel a valuable stone, such as a diamond: · He had a large fortune in gold and jewels.· the crown jewels (=the crown and other valuable objects worn by the king or queen on important royal occasions)· a jewel thiefprecious stone a rare and valuable jewel such as a diamond or an emerald: · The handle of the sword was decorated with precious stones.gem (also gemstone) a jewel that has been cut into a special shape: · The cross had large red gems set into it.· Her eyes were shining like gemstones.semi-precious stone a valuable stone, but one that is not as rare or valuable as a diamond, ruby, emerald etc: · Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone that was often used by the ancient Egyptians.solitaire technical a single jewel, especially a large diamond: · a gold ring with a diamond solitaire
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jewel

[ˈdʒu:əl]jewelled, jewelling, jewels

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宝石(98%),受珍视的人或物(2%)
n.宝石;珠宝
vt.镶以宝石;饰以珠宝

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