英语词汇“gem”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	gem
释义	Trends of gem View usage for: gem (dʒem) Word forms: plural 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 More Synonyms of gem 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 More Synonyms of gem gem in British English (dʒɛm) noun 1. a precious or semiprecious stone used in jewellery as a decoration; jewel 2. a person or thing held to be a perfect example; treasure 3. a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 4 point 4. New Zealand a type of small sweet cake verbWord forms: gems, gemming or gemmed 5. (transitive) to set or ornament with gems Derived forms gemlike (ˈgemˌlike) adjective gemmy (ˈgemmy) adjective Word origin C14: from Old French gemme, from Latin gemma bud, precious stone gem in American English (dʒɛm) noun 1. a. a cut and polished gemstone or a pearl, used for ornamentation b. gemstone a fortune in uncut gems 2. anything prized for its beauty and value, esp. if small and perfect of its kind 3. a highly valued person 4. US a kind of muffin verb transitiveWord forms: gemmed or ˈgemming 5. to adorn or set with or as with gems Word origin ME gemme < OFr < L gemma, a swelling, bud, precious stone < IE ĝembhna < base ĝembh-, to bite, tooth > comb1 COBUILD Collocations gem absolute gem Examples of 'gem' in a sentence gem Real gems came from retiring ambassadors departing their final posts. Times, Sunday Times (2007) So they are going to have to get creative and maybe unearth a little gem from somewhere. The Sun (2014) Probably move it abroad and buy gold or gems. Times, Sunday Times (2013) This gem of a hotel deserves a visit. The Sun (2014) It has undergone extensive renovation and become a real gem. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But at least they unearthed a new gem. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The awards will be looking for hidden gems in hotels across the country. The Sun (2011) Any fresh lettuce will do but the heart of something like a little gem would be most suitable. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Use some of the shredded little gem to half fill each pitta then fill up with the lamb and salad mixture. The Sun (2016) Outside pressures can unearth hidden gems. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Here we have a real gem but allow him the time and space to still make errors and to keep on learning. The Sun (2008) The diesel engine is a gem, with good power for such an economical motor. The Sun (2011) The answer is that it's a little gem. The Sun (2011) Remove the larger, outer leaves from the gem lettuces. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Its three acts use the theme of precious gems to showcase different styles of dance covering more than 100 years. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Are there any architectural gems? Times, Sunday Times (2009) 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) The range is all gold: no gems, no silver. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This has left Sheffield with a largely vacant eyesore or architectural gem, depending on your outlook. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Recommended varieties White gem is good in most soils; gladiator is not only big but tastes good too. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Lion heads, gold gilt or gem designs, pop one on a shirt and be the centre of attention. The Sun (2013) Step away from the packages, hire a car and you're ready to head off in search of some of the hotel gems across the isle. The Sun (2006) In other languages gem British English: gem /dʒɛm/ NOUN A gem is a jewel. ...precious gems. American English: gem Arabic: جَوْهَرَة Brazilian Portuguese: pedra preciosa Chinese: 宝石 Croatian: dragi kamen Czech: drahokam Danish: ædelsten Dutch: edelsteen European Spanish: piedra preciosa Finnish: jalokivi French: pierre précieuse German: Edelstein Greek: πολύτιμος λίθος Italian: gemma Japanese: 宝石 Korean: 보석 Norwegian: edelstein Polish: klejnot European Portuguese: pedra preciosa Romanian: piatră prețioasă Russian: драгоценный камень Latin American Spanish: piedra preciosa Swedish: ädelsten Thai: เพชรพลอย Turkish: mücevher Ukrainian: коштовний камінь Vietnamese: viên ngọc Chinese translation of 'gem' gem (dʒɛm) n (c) (= stone) 宝(寶)石 (bǎoshí) (块(塊), kuài) (fig) 难(難)能可贵(貴)的人 (nán néng kě guì de rén) (个(個), gè) 1 (noun) in the sense of precious stone Definition a precious stone used for decoration The mask is inset with emeralds and other gems. Synonyms precious stone jewel a golden box containing precious jewels stone a diamond ring with three stones semiprecious stone 2 (noun) in the sense of treasure Definition a person or thing regarded as precious or special Castel Clara was a gem of a hotel. Synonyms treasure Charlie? Oh he's a treasure, he's so kind. pick These boys are the pick of the under-15 cricketers in the country. prize jewel Barbados is a perfect jewel of an island. flower pearl masterpiece paragon She was a paragon of neatness and efficiency. He was not a paragon. He could never be perfect. humdinger (slang) taonga (New Zealand) related words related adjective lapidary subject word lists See Gemstones Additional synonyms in the sense of jewel Definition a precious or semiprecious stone a golden box containing precious jewels Synonyms gemstone, gem, precious stone, brilliant, ornament, trinket, sparkler (informal), rock (slang) in the sense of jewel Definition a person or thing regarded as precious or special Barbados is a perfect jewel of an island. Synonyms treasure, wonder, prize, darling, pearl, gem, paragon, pride and joy, taonga (New Zealand) in the sense of paragon Definition a model of perfection She was a paragon of neatness and efficiency.He was not a paragon. He could never be perfect. Synonyms model, standard, pattern, ideal, criterion, norm, jewel, masterpiece, prototype, paradigm, archetype, epitome, exemplar, apotheosis, quintessence, nonesuch (archaic), nonpareil, best or greatest thing since sliced bread (informal), cynosure Nearby words of gem gelatinous geld gelid gem gender genealogy general Synonyms of 'gem' gem Explore 'gem' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of pick Definition the best These boys are the pick of the under-15 cricketers in the country. Synonyms best, prime, finest, tops (slang), choicest, flower, prize, elect, pride, elite, cream, jewel in the crown, the crème de la crème in the sense of stone Definition a precious or semiprecious stone that has been cut and polished a diamond ring with three stones Synonyms gem, jewel, precious stone, gemstone, rock (informal)
随便看	to go on strike to go on the offensive to go on the rampage to go on to do sth to go on with one's work to go or fall head over heels to go or move in for the kill to go or run to seed to go or turn sour to go out for a breath of (fresh) air to go out for a meal to go out of to go out of business to go out of one's way to do sth to go out of use to go out on a limb to go out with sb to go overboard (on sth) to go over sb's head to go over sth in one's mind to go pale/mouldy/bald to go part way to doing sth to go pony trekking to go pop to go potty

　

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