Definitions
n. a valuable stone, often cut and polished for jewellery
宝石
n. a person or thing of exceptional quality or value
精品；难得的好人或事物
Example
The tiny blue gem sparkled in her silver ring.
她银戒指上的那颗小蓝宝石闪闪发光。
Small regional museums often contain hidden gems that reveal important aspects of a community's cultural history.
地方小型博物馆往往藏有鲜为人知的珍品，展现一个社区文化历史的重要方面。
Collocations
- precious gem
- hidden gem
- a gem of a book
Word family
- gemstone (n.)
Synonyms
- jewel
Usage tip
hidden gem常指尚未广为人知的好地方或精品。
FAQ
- What does gem mean?
- a valuable stone, often cut and polished for jewellery a person or thing of exceptional quality or value
- How is gem pronounced?
- UK /dʒem/, US /dʒem/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
