pearl
/pɜːl/ · /pɝːl/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3960 in the learning path
珍珠
Definitions
n. A smooth, usually pale gem formed inside certain shellfish.
珍珠
Example
A single pearl hung from her silver necklace.
她的银项链上挂着一颗珍珠。
Pearl farming can provide coastal communities with income, although its environmental effects depend on local management practices.
珍珠养殖可以为沿海社区带来收入，但其环境影响取决于当地的管理方式。
Collocations
- pearl necklace
- cultured pearl
- a string of pearls
- pearls of wisdom
Word family
- pearly (adj.)
Usage tip
a pearl是一颗珍珠；一串用a string of pearls。
FAQ
- What does pearl mean?
- A smooth, usually pale gem formed inside certain shellfish.
- How is pearl pronounced?
- UK /pɜːl/, US /pɝːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
