单词 | treasury |
释义 | treasury /trezh"euh ree/, n. , pl. treasuries. 1. a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed. 2. funds or revenue of a government, public or private corporation, etc. 3. (cap.) the department of government that has control over the collection, management, and disbursement of the public revenue. 4. a building, room, chest, or other place for the preservation of treasure or valuable objects. 5. a collection or supply of excellent or highly prized writings, works of art, etc.: a treasury of American poetry. 6. Treasuries, Informal. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes. [1250-1300; ME tresorie < OF. See TREASURE, -Y3] |
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