释义 |
gem I. \ˈjem\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English gemme, from Middle French, from Latin gemma bud, gem; probably akin to Old English camb comb — more at comb 1. a. : a jewel (as a stone or pearl) having value and beauty that are intrinsic and not derived from its setting : a precious or sometimes semiprecious stone cut and polished for ornament b. : a semiprecious stone (as a cameo or intaglio) of value because carved or engraved 2. a. : something (as a work of art or poem) prized especially for great beauty or perfection b. : a highly prized or well-beloved person 3. : an old size of type between brilliant and diamond 4. : muffin 1a < graham gems > II. transitive verb (gemmed ; gemmed ; gemming ; gems) 1. archaic : to put forth (as blossoms or fruit) 2. : begem < millionaires gem the hills with villas — Lucien Price > |