词组 | precious |
释义 | precious /ˈpreʃəs/ adjective very valuable or importantnounsa precious metal/stone (=one that is worth a lot of money) They used diamonds and other precious stones to make jewellery.a precious object also a precious artefact formal The room was filled with carvings, sculptures, and other precious objects.a precious commodity Water is a precious commodity.precious resources The government has wasted the country’s precious resources.precious time My time is precious, and I don’t want to waste it.precious seconds/moments/minutes/hours We knew we only had a few more precious hours together.a precious asset The organization’s most precious asset is its staff.a precious gift Her illness made her appreciate more the precious gift of life.THESAURUS: precious → valuable (1) |
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