precious metal

US /ˈpreʃ.əs ˌmet.əl/
UK /ˈpreʃ.əs ˌmet.əl/
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贵金属

a metal that is rare and has a high economic value, such as gold, silver, and platinum

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Gold is a highly valued precious metal.
黄金是一种非常有价值的贵金属
Investors often turn to precious metals during economic uncertainty.
在经济不确定时期,投资者常转向贵金属