"preciously" in Chinese (Simplified)
珍贵地昂贵地 (文学用法)
Definition
以显示某物非常珍贵或被珍爱而非常小心地做事;有时也指极度做作或矫揉造作的方式。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“preciously” 很少用,主要见于文学或正式场合。用于形容对珍贵事物非常小心;有时也带有批评过于做作的意思。不要和 “precisely” (精准地) 混淆。
Examples
He preciously wrapped every present, making sure each bow was perfect.
他**珍贵地**包着每件礼物,确保每个蝴蝶结都很完美。
She walked preciously across the stage, trying to look elegant.
她**矫揉造作地**走过舞台,想显得优雅。
She held the gift preciously in her hands.
她把礼物**珍贵地**捧在手里。
The old letters were preciously stored in a box.
这些旧信**珍贵地**收在盒子里。
He preciously arranged his toy collection on the shelf.
他**珍贵地**把玩具集合摆在架子上。
The actor spoke so preciously that no one took him seriously.
那位演员说话**矫揉造作**,没人把他当回事。