| 单词 | gem |
| 释义 | gem —gemless, adj. —gemlike, adj. /jem/, n. , v. , gemmed, gemming, adj. n. 1. a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry. 2. something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection. 3. a person held in great esteem or affection. 4. muffin (def. 1). 5. Print. Brit. a 4-point type of a size between brilliant and diamond. v.t. 6. to adorn with or as with gems; begem. adj. 7. Jewelry. noting perfection or very high quality: gem color; a gem ruby. [1275-1325; ME gemme < OF < L gemma bud, jewel; r. ME yimme, OE gim(m) < L] Syn. 2. treasure, prize, jewel, pearl. |
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