"pearl" in Chinese (Traditional)
珍珠
Definition
珍珠是一些貝類體內形成的堅硬、光亮的小圓珠,常用於製作首飾。它也可以比喻非常珍貴、美麗或稀有的東西。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
這個詞最常作名詞,表示這種寶石。常見搭配有 'pearl necklace'、'pearl earrings' 和 'a pearl of wisdom'。不要和 'mother-of-pearl' 混淆,後者指貝殼內部有光澤的部分,不是圓形的珍珠本身。
Examples
She wore a pearl necklace to the party.
她戴著一條**珍珠**項鍊去參加派對。
The diver found a beautiful pearl in the shell.
潛水員在貝殼裡發現了一顆美麗的**珍珠**。
This ring has a small pearl in the middle.
這枚戒指中間有一顆小**珍珠**。
Her advice was a real pearl of wisdom.
她的建議真是一則智慧的**珍珠**。
That little café is a hidden pearl in the city.
那家小咖啡館是城市裡一顆隱藏的**珍珠**。
I almost sold it, then I realized it was a pearl.
我差點把它賣了,後來才意識到它是個**珍珠**。