| 单词 | jade |
| 释义 | jade jade1 —jadelike, adj. /jayd/, n. 1. either of two minerals, jadeite or nephrite, sometimes green, highly esteemed as an ornamental stone for carvings, jewelry, etc. 2. an object, as a carving, made from this material. 3. Also called jade green. green, varying from bluish green to yellowish green. [1585-95; < F < It giada < obs. Sp (piedra de) ijada (stone of) colic < VL *iliata, equiv. to L ili(a) flanks (see ILIUM) + -ata -ATE1; so called because supposed to cure nephritic colic] jade2 —jadish, adj. —jadishly, adv. —jadishness, n. /jayd/, n. , v. , jaded, jading. n. 1. a worn-out, broken-down, worthless, or vicious horse. 2. a disreputable or ill-tempered woman. v.t. , v.i. 3. to make or become dull, worn-out, or weary, as from overwork or overuse. [1350-1400; ME; of obscure orig.] |
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