jewel
noun[C]
uk/ˈdʒuː.əl/us/ˈdʒuː.əl/jewelnoun[C](VALUABLE STONE)
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apreciousstonethat is used todecoratevaluableobjects:
宝石She waswearingalargegoldnecklaceset with jewels.她戴着一条很粗的镶宝石的金项链。
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asmallpreciousstoneor apieceofspeciallycutglass, used in themechanismof awatch
（钟表内的）宝石轴承，钻jewels[plural]
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珠宝，首饰（同 jewellery）
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- Thediamondthiefdouble-crossed hispartnersand gave them onlyworthlessfakejewels.
- Themanuscriptisboundingoldandsilverandencrustedwith jewels.
- He said the jewels wereworthlessfakes.
- Theringis set with onelargejewel.
- Indiawasknownas the jewel in thecrownof the Britishempire.
Jewelry
- ankle bracelet
- bangle
- bauble
- be dripping withsomethingidiom
- butterfly
- circlet
- clip-on
- cuff
- drip
- earring
- finery
- jewelled
- jewellery
- jewellery box
- pendant
- rhinestone
- signet ring
- sleeper
- sparkler
- treasure
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Geology: precious & semi-precious stones
Watches & clocks
jewelnoun[C](BEAUTIFUL/IMPORTANT THING)
something that is verybeautifulorvaluable:
宝贝；珍贵的东西Manyvisitorsconsiderthe Sistine Chapel to bethejeweloftheVatican.许多游客认为西斯廷教堂是梵蒂冈的瑰宝。
Beauty and attractiveness
- aesthetic
- attractiveness
- beauty
- chic
- crowning gloryidiom
- good looks
- gorgeousness
- grace
- gracefulness
- grandeur
- lustrously
- magnificence
- majestically
- majesty
- nobility
- shapeliness
- splendour
- stateliness
- sublimity
- sultriness
jewelnoun[C](PERSON)
old-fashioned
a verykindorhelpfulperson
好心人；乐于助人的人People having good qualities
- advertisement
- altruist
- angel
- beatify
- brick
- bunch
- dear
- mensch
- not be as black asyou arepaintedidiom
- paragon
- pet
- poppet
- poster child
- saint
- salt
- salt of the earthidiom
- softie
- sweetheart
- sweetie
- treasure
Idiom
the jewel in the crown