"pearls" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 珍珠

Definition

由牡蠣或其他貝類形成的小而圓、發亮的寶石，常用於珠寶之中。也可用來比喻珍貴或美麗的事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

‘Pearls’大多指用於珠寶的珍珠，尤其是項鍊（如「珍珠項鍊」）。有時可作為比喻，如「智慧的珍珠」。不要和「珠子」或「寶石」混淆。

Examples

She wears pearls on special occasions.

她在特殊場合佩戴**珍珠**。

I found some pearls inside the oyster.

我在牡蠣裡面發現了幾顆**珍珠**。

Her necklace is made of pearls.

她的項鍊是用**珍珠**做的。

He gave her a string of pearls for their anniversary.

他在紀念日送給她一串**珍珠**項鍊。

Grandma’s pearls have been in the family for generations.

奶奶的**珍珠**已經傳了好幾代人。

Her advice was full of little pearls you wouldn't want to forget.

她的建議充滿了許多你不會忘記的小**珍珠**。