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单词 pearl
释义

pearl ​‌

​noun
UK /pɜː(r)l/
Other entries for this word
pearl barley noun
Pearl Harbor
cultured pearl noun
pearl clutcher noun
pearl clutching noun
mother-of-pearl noun
Word Forms
singularpearl
pluralpearls
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    countable a small round jewel that is white and shiny and that grows inside the shell of an oyster

    a string of pearls

    a pearl necklace

    Synonyms and related words
    Natural and artificial substances used in jewellery
    amber
    coral
    cultured pearl
    1. 1a
      an artificial jewel like this
      Synonyms and related words
      Natural and artificial substances used in jewellery
      amber
      coral
      cultured pearl
  2. 2
    uncountable a hard substance that is inside some shells and looks shiny like a pearl

    pearl buttons

    Synonyms and related words
    Substances from animals
    beeswax
    blubber
    civet
  3. 3
    countable ​usually singularsomeone or something that is considered very good, valuable, or beautiful

    Singapore is sometimes described as the pearl of the Orient.

    Synonyms and related words
    Something or someone that is good or very good
    masterpiece
    inspiration
    miracle
phrases
cast pearls before swine

pearl ​‌

​noun
US /pɜrl/
Other entries for this word
pearl barley noun
Pearl Harbor
cultured pearl noun
pearl clutcher noun
pearl clutching noun
mother-of-pearl noun
Word Forms
singularpearl
pluralpearls
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    countable a small round jewel that is white and shiny and that grows inside the shell of an oyster

    a string of pearls

    a pearl necklace

    Synonyms and related words
    Natural and artificial substances used in jewelry
    amber
    coral
    cultured pearl
    1. 1a
      an artificial jewel like this
      Synonyms and related words
      Natural and artificial substances used in jewelry
      amber
      coral
      cultured pearl
  2. 2
    uncountable a hard substance that is inside some shells and looks shiny like a pearl

    pearl buttons

    Synonyms and related words
    Substances from animals
    beeswax
    blubber
    civet
  3. 3
    countable ​usually singularsomeone or something that is considered very good, valuable, or beautiful

    Singapore is sometimes described as the pearl of the Orient.

    Synonyms and related words
    Something or someone that is good or very good
    masterpiece
    inspiration
    miracle
  4. 4
    countable ​old-fashioneda stupid remark made by someone that is very funny

    He came out with some absolute pearls.

    Synonyms and related words
    Comments and remarks
    acknowledgment
    afterthought
    allusion
phrases
cast pearls before swine
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