jewel

英 [ˈdʒuːəl]

美 [ˈdʒuːəl]

n.  宝石; 珠宝首饰; (手表的)宝石轴承

复数：jewels　过去式：jewelled　过去分词：jewelled　现在分词：jewelling　第三人称单数：jewels　

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Collins.2 / BNC.6409 / COCA.6074

习惯用语

n.

the jewel in the crown
• 王冠上的宝石；最有吸引力（或珍贵、有价值）的东西
  the most attractive or valuable part of sth

牛津词典

noun

• 宝石
  a precious stone such as a diamond, ruby , etc.
• 珠宝首饰
  pieces of jewellery or decorative objects that contain precious stones
  1. The family jewels are locked away in a safe.
     家里的珠宝首饰都锁在保险柜里。
• （手表的）宝石轴承
  a small precious stone or piece of special glass that is used in the machinery of a watch
• 宝贝；难能可贵的人；珍贵的东西
  a person or thing that is very important or valuable

柯林斯词典

• See also:...a golden box containing precious jewels.crown jewels
• N-COUNT 珍宝；珍贵的东西；出色的人；美貌超群的人
  If you describe something or someone as ajewel, you mean that they are better, more beautiful, or more special than other similar things or than other people.
  1. 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。
  2. Alan, you're a jewel.
     艾伦，你真是出类拔萃呀。
• PHRASE 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 thejewel insomeone'scrown, you mean that it is considered to be their greatest achievement or the thing they can be most proud of.
  1. 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。

英英释义

noun

• a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
  Synonym:gemprecious stone
• a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
  Synonym:gem

verb

• adorn or decorate with precious stones
  1. jeweled dresses
  Synonym:bejewel

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