| 单词 | gem |
| 释义 | gem (dʒem ) Word forms: gems 1. countable noun A gem is a jewel or stone that is used in jewellery. ...a gold mask inset with emeralds and other gems. Synonyms: precious stone, jewel, stone, semiprecious stone 2. countable noun If you describe something or someone as a gem, you mean that they are especially pleasing, good, or helpful. [informal] ...a gem of a hotel, Castel Clara. [+ of] Miss Famous, as she was called, was a gem. Synonyms: treasure, pick, prize, jewel Collocations: absolute gem It is an absolute gem of a town. Times, Sunday Times (2009) City finally got the goal they deserved in the 32nd minute and it was an absolute gem. The Sun (2015) An absolute gem, this villa fronts directly on to a small sandy beach. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It is a real hidden gem and a great place to recharge your batteries. The Sun (2016) The competition may prove to be the hidden gem in the calendar. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The brochure calls it a hidden gem, which is more or less true. Times, Sunday Times (2010) So they are going to have to get creative and maybe unearth a little gem from somewhere. The Sun (2014) The answer is that it's a little gem. The Sun (2011) She was so moved by the story of this precious little gem of a workshop in the Dorset countryside that she agreed at once. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He describes it as more beautiful than every precious gem on earth combined. Christianity Today Does bad luck come to all who own this precious gem? Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had a papal tiara made for his own use studded with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, topaz, large pearls, and every kind of precious gem. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But after working around the clock for over a month, the team had six precious gems: two 12-hour and four 24-hour retrospective forecasts. Smithsonian Mag Its three acts use the theme of precious gems to showcase different styles of dance covering more than 100 years. Times, Sunday Times A rare gem in a sea of blandness. The Sun All too often, romcoms feature lead actors who barely look old enough to drive, which makes this hilarious tale a rare gem. The Sun She was considered as a rare gem in our erstwhile princely state. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Imagine you’re a thief robbing a museum exhibit of tantalizing jewelry, geodes and rare gems. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Rare gems generate more credits and are faster to mine, but unlike ores, do not regenerate within the map. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He should start which makes bet365's 11-10 for him to score at any time a real gem. The Sun I saw it in the distance: an enchanting piece of modern architecture, a real gem. Times, Sunday Times Good news, you might think, but with such a huge choice occasionally a real gem gets overlooked by both new and used car buyers. Times, Sunday Times Carbon atoms in the plasma attach themselves to the natural diamond one by one, forming the same structure as the real gem. Times, Sunday Times It's a real gem of a place and the genuine warm, friendly hospitality and delightful staff set it apart from others. The Sun Throughout, it felt as if we were being let in on a great secret - an undiscovered gem, free from traffic and bustle. The Sun With the usual mix of deluded wannabes and undiscovered gems now singing for audiences as well as the judges, the auditions are better than ever. The Sun Now she's hosting a travelogue, uncovering the undiscovered gems of her country. The Sun It's also a way of showing off that you're down with the edgy-yet-authentic undiscovered gems of your neighbourhood. Times, Sunday Times He believes in examining a lot of companies in order to increase the chances of finding undiscovered gems. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 宝石 Japanese: 宝石 |
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