jade

US /dʒeɪd/
UK /dʒeɪd/
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老马, 劣马

a worn-out or broken-down horse; a nag

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The old farmer rode his tired jade slowly down the dusty road.
老农夫骑着他疲惫的老马，沿着尘土飞扬的道路缓慢前行。
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He traded his prize stallion for a mere jade.
他用他的良种马换了一匹普通的老马。
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naghackpony
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玉

an ornamental rock, consisting of a form of jadeite or nephrite, that is usually green but has a wide range of colors

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She wore a necklace made of beautiful jade.
她戴着一条美丽的玉项链。
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The ancient Chinese highly valued jade for its beauty and durability.
古代中国人非常珍视玉的美丽和耐用性。
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nephritejadeite
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泼妇, 悍妇

a disreputable or ill-tempered woman

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She was known as a troublesome jade in the village.
她在村子里被认为是个麻烦的泼妇。
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Beware of that old jade; she'll try to trick you.
小心那个老泼妇；她会试图欺骗你。
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shrewhussyvixentermagant
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使厌倦, 使疲惫

to tire or weary (someone), especially by overwork or boredom

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The endless meetings began to jade the employees.
无休止的会议开始让员工感到厌倦。
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His constant complaining will eventually jade everyone around him.
他不断的抱怨最终会使他周围的人感到厌倦。
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tirewearyexhaustfatiguesatiate