| 释义 |
precious stoneˌprecious ˈstone noun [countable]   ► jewel 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 thief ► precious 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 ► Jewelleryagate, nounamethyst, nounanklet, nounaquamarine, nounbangle, nounbauble, nounbead, nounbracelet, nounbrooch, nouncarat, nouncarbuncle, nouncharm, nounchoker, nouncoral, nouncoronet, nouncostume jewellery, nouncrown, nounct, cuff link, nouncultured pearl, noundiamanté, adjectivediamond, nounearring, nounemerald, nounfacet, nounfob watch, noungarnet, noungem, noungold-plated, adjectivegoldsmith, nounice, nounjade, nounjasper, nounjewel, nounjewelled, adjectivejeweller, nounkarat, nounlapidary, adjectivelapis lazuli, nounlocket, nounmedallion, nounmoonstone, nounmother-of-pearl, nounnecklace, nounonyx, nounopal, nounpaste, nounpearly, adjectivependant, nounpin, nounprecious stone, nounreset, verbrhinestone, nounring, nounruby, nounsapphire, nounseed pearl, nounsemi-precious, adjectivesetting, nounsignet ring, nounsolitaire, nounstickpin, nounstone, nounstud, nountiara, nountopaz, nountrinket, nounwatchband, nounwatchstrap, nounwedding ring, noun a rare and valuable jewel such as a diamond or an emerald → semi-precious |