| 释义 |
gemstone
—gem /dʒem/
Ⅰ noun [C] (ALSO gemstone) (JEWEL) ► F0 a jewel (= precious stone), especially when cut into a particular regular shapeThesaurus+: ↑JewelleryThesaurus+: ↑Precious and semi-precious stones , ↑Types of rock
Ⅱ noun [C] (VERY GOOD) ► F0 someone or something that is very good, pleasing, or useful: » You've been an absolute gem - I couldn't have managed without your help.» He came out with a gem (= clever or pleasing remark) about the absurdity of the situation.Thesaurus+: ↑People having good qualitiesThesaurus+: ↑Good and excellent things |