词汇 precious 在中文的含义

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precious

US /ˈpreʃ.əs/

UK /ˈpreʃ.əs/

宝贵的, 珍贵的

of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly

示例:

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Water is a precious resource in the desert.

水是沙漠中宝贵的资源。

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Time is precious, so don't waste it.

时间很宝贵，不要浪费。

同义词:

valuable costly expensive rare cherished

珍贵的, 心爱的

(of a person or thing) much loved or cherished

示例:

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My grandmother's ring is very precious to me.

我奶奶的戒指对我来说非常珍贵。

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She held the baby in her arms, a truly precious moment.

她抱着孩子，那真是个珍贵的时刻。

同义词:

cherished beloved dear treasured adored

娇气的, 做作的

used ironically to express disapproval of something considered to be affected, overrefined, or excessively delicate

示例:

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Oh, your precious little feelings are hurt?

哦，你那娇贵的小情绪受伤了？

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He's always so precious about his hair.

他对自己的头发总是那么讲究。

同义词:

affected overrefined delicate finicky fastidious

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precious stone precious metal