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precious

英 ['preʃəs] 美['prɛʃəs]
  • adj. 宝贵的;珍贵的;矫揉造作的
  • n. (Precious)人名;(英)普雷舍斯,普雷舍丝(女名)

英英释意


1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for;
"a cherished friend"
"children are precious"
"a treasured heirloom"
"so good to feel wanted"
2. of high worth or cost;
"diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"
3. obviously contrived to charm;
"an insufferably precious performance"
"a child with intolerably cute mannerisms"