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单词 prize
释义 prize

prize (UK ALSO prise) /praɪz/ verb [T + adv/prep] (LIFT) ↑Verb Endings for prize
F0 to move or lift something by pressing a tool against a fixed point: » I prized the lid off with a spoon.» The window had been prized open with a jemmy.Thesaurus+: ↑Raising and lowering
prize /praɪz/ adjective [before noun]
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F0 A prize animal, flower, or vegetable is one that has won or deserves to win a prize in a competition because it is of very good quality:
» a prize bull» a prize marrowThesaurus+: ↑Extremely good
2
F0 describes something that is a very good or important example of its type:
» prize assets» Some prize idiot (= extremely foolish person) forgot to lock the door.Thesaurus+: ↑Samples and examples
prize /praɪz/ noun [C]
1
A2 something valuable, such as an amount of money, that is given to someone who succeeds in a competition or game or that is given to someone as a reward for doing very good work:
» The critics' prize for best film was won by Marc Abbott for 'Belly Laugh'.» I won a prize in the raffle.» The first (= main) prize is a weekend for two in Bruges.» The prize money for literary competitions can be as high as £40,000.Thesaurus+: ↑Prizes, rewards and medals
2
F0 something important and valuable that is difficult to achieve or get:
» The prize would be her hand in marriage.Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposes
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Extra Examples:» First prize is a fortnight in Barbados and second prize is a weekend in Rome.» There's a prize for the fastest three runners in each category.» Carlos was awarded first prize in the essay competition.» The children collected their prizes and then went back to their places.» Her internationally acclaimed novel has won several literary prizes.
prize /praɪz/ verb [T often passive] (REWARD) ↑Verb Endings for prize
F0 to think that someone or something is very valuable or important: » In parts of Asia this plant is prized for its medicinal qualities.» I prize that intimacy above everything.Thesaurus+: ↑Liking
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