单词 | treasure |
释义 | treasure (treʒəʳ ) Word forms: treasures , treasuring , treasured 1. uncountable noun B2 Treasure is a collection of valuable old objects such as gold coins and jewels that has been hidden or lost. [literary] It was here, the buried treasure, she knew it was. Synonyms: riches, money, gold, fortune 2. countable noun [usually plural] Treasures are valuable objects, especially works of art and items of historical value. The house was large and full of art treasures. Synonyms: objet d'art, masterpiece, work of art, valuable object 3. verb If you treasure something that you have, you keep it or care for it carefully because it gives you great pleasure and you think it is very special. She treasures her memories of those joyous days. [VERB noun] Synonyms: prize, value, worship, esteem Treasure is also a noun. His greatest treasure is his collection of rock records. treasured adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] These books are still among my most treasured possessions. 4. countable noun If you say that someone is a treasure, you mean that they are very helpful and useful to you. [informal] Charlie? Oh, he's a treasure, loves children. Synonyms: angel, darling, find, star [informal] Collocations: historical treasure And a buried but magnificent historical treasure. Times, Sunday Times Several of these were acquired from or donated by their owners, making up an important national historical treasure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Television programmes about the country's historical treasures abound. Times, Sunday Times Yet, the things that one heralds as historical treasures can be quite remarkable. Globe and Mail Critics argue that foreign museums helped to preserve countless historical treasures from destruction or theft. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some believe that, along with a unique collection of bronze heavy cannon, the ship could contain one of the most valuable treasure hoards ever recovered. Times, Sunday Times The book's objective, the hunt for a valuable treasure, became his means to this end. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The gang made no attempt to steal valuable treasures. Times, Sunday Times The monastery museum houses valuable treasures of the monastery. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He added valuable treasures to the museum by the preparations which he made for it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 财宝, 珍惜 Japanese: 財宝, 大切にする |
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