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单词 jewellery
释义
jewellery
noun[U]
mainlyUK(USusuallyjewelry)
uk
/ˈdʒuː.əl.ri/us
/ˈdʒuː.əl.ri/
A2
decorativeobjectswornonyourclothesorbodythat are usually made fromvaluablemetals, such asgoldandsilver, andpreciousstones:
（总称）珠宝，首饰
a jewellerybox首饰盒
apieceofgold/silverjewellery一件金／银首饰
picture of jewellery
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More examples
  • The jewelleryshowedexquisitecraftsmanship.
  • Theystolejewelleryvaluedat £50 000.
  • Theinsurancecompanysaid I should have my jewelleryvalued.
  • Diversexploringthewreckmanagedtosalvagesomecoinsand jewellery.
  • Thievesbroketheshopwindowandcarriedoff jewelleryworththousands ofpounds.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Jewelry
  • ankle bracelet
  • bangle
  • bauble
  • be dripping withsomethingidiom
  • butterfly
  • circlet
  • clip-on
  • cuff
  • drip
  • earring
  • engagement ring
  • finery
  • jewelled
  • jewellery box
  • pendant
  • rhinestone
  • signet ring
  • sleeper
  • sparkler
  • treasure
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(Definition ofjewelleryfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

jewellery| Business English

jewellery
noun[U]
UK(USjewelry)
uk
/ˈdʒuːəlri/us
decorativeobjectswornonyourclothesandbody, forexamplerings,bracelets, andnecklaces:
A lot ofpeopledon'twantto go to the highstreetchainstobuytheirjewellery.
jewellerydesigners/makers/retailers
ajewelleryshop/store
(Definition ofjewelleryfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofjewellery

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It is striking that much of the most elaborate and costlyjewellerywas clearly made to be worn and displayed by men.
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Other assets incorporated in the measure includedjewellery, various household goods (furniture, bicycle, radios), and livestock.
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We must remember that masque performances were great occasions, replete with distractions - royalty, nobility, fancy dress, beautiful women, gloriousjewellery.
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Some animals are clothed and some wearjewellery.
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These included notes, locks of hair andjewellery.
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Instead, both families draw up a list of the quantities of goldenjewellery, furniture and kitchen utensils to be purchased by the bridegroom's family.
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Men who intend to participate in the firewalking must not wear shoes or metal objects including rings, buckles orjewellery.
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Granted,jewellerymay be a source of money when necessary-but does it cause more harm than good?
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Gold andjewellerywere more important as potential sources of cash, especially among women in urban areas.
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My guess is that alliance formation at that time obtains a different meaning which is expressed in thejewelleryburied with women as grave goods.
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Women and girls came to their new homesteads with their ownjewelleryand were subsequendy buried with them.
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It seems that on this train some of the prisoners themselves robbed the dead and dying of watches andjewellery.
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For this domain, there are object specifications for items ofjewellery, designers, and places.
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A substantial group of particularly rich items including silver vessels, finejewelleryand early fine glass are only found in royal contexts.
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Indeed, paying homage to fashion is a major contribution whether it is 'bling'jewellery, baggy jeans, etc., or displaying the 'in-yer-face' attitude.
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