jewellery
/ˈdʒuːəlri/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #856 in the learning path
珠宝；首饰
Definitions
n. Decorative objects worn on the body, such as rings and necklaces.
珠宝；首饰
Example
She keeps her jewellery in a small wooden box.
她把首饰放在一个小木盒里。
Traditional jewellery can reflect cultural identity while providing income for skilled craftspeople in rural communities.
传统首饰既能体现文化认同，也能为农村社区的熟练手工艺人带来收入。
Collocations
- a piece of jewellery
- gold jewellery
- handmade jewellery
Word family
- jewel (n.)
- jeweller (n.)
Usage tip
不可数；一件用a piece of；美式拼写jewelry。
FAQ
- What does jewellery mean?
- Decorative objects worn on the body, such as rings and necklaces.
- How is jewellery pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒuːəlri/, US /ˈdʒuːəlri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
