"pearl" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 珍珠

Definition

珍珠是一些贝类体内形成的坚硬、光亮的小圆珠，常用于制作首饰。它也可以比喻非常珍贵、美丽或稀有的东西。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词最常作名词，表示这种宝石。常见搭配有 'pearl necklace'、'pearl earrings' 和 'a pearl of wisdom'。不要和 'mother-of-pearl' 混淆，后者指贝壳内部有光泽的部分，不是圆形的珍珠本身。

Examples

She wore a pearl necklace to the party.

她戴着一条**珍珠**项链去参加聚会。

The diver found a beautiful pearl in the shell.

潜水员在贝壳里发现了一颗美丽的**珍珠**。

This ring has a small pearl in the middle.

这枚戒指中间有一颗小**珍珠**。

Her advice was a real pearl of wisdom.

她的建议真是一条智慧的**珍珠**。

That little café is a hidden pearl in the city.

那家小咖啡馆是城里一颗隐藏的**珍珠**。

I almost sold it, then I realized it was a pearl.

我差点把它卖了，后来才意识到它是个**珍珠**。