preciousness
US /ˈpreʃ.əs.nəs/
UK /ˈpreʃ.əs.nəs/
名詞
1.
珍貴, 寶貴
the quality of being very valuable or cherished
範例:
•
The antique vase was admired for its beauty and preciousness.
這件古董花瓶因其美麗和珍貴而備受讚賞。
•
The preciousness of life became clear after the accident.
事故發生後，生命的寶貴變得清晰起來。
2.
矯揉造作, 做作
excessive refinement or delicacy, often to the point of affectation
範例:
•
Her constant attention to trivial details bordered on preciousness.
她對瑣碎細節的持續關注近乎矯揉造作。
•
The critic dismissed the novel for its artistic preciousness.
評論家因其藝術上的矯揉造作而駁斥了這部小說。
相關詞: