precious

US /ˈpreʃ.əs/
UK /ˈpreʃ.əs/
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1.

宝贵的, 珍贵的

of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly

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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。
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valuablecostlyexpensiverarecherished
2.

珍贵的, 心爱的

(of a person or thing) much loved or cherished

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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。
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cherishedbeloveddeartreasuredadored
3.

娇气的, 做作的

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

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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。
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affectedoverrefineddelicatefinickyfastidious
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precious stoneprecious metal