precious
/ˈpreʃəs/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2205 in the learning path
珍贵的；贵重的
Definitions
adj. Worth a lot of money or deserving great care.
珍贵的；贵重的
adj. Deeply valued because of personal importance or limited availability.
珍爱的；宝贵的
Example
She keeps her precious necklace in a velvet box.
她把珍贵的项链放在一个天鹅绒盒子里。
Fresh water is a precious resource that requires careful management as populations grow and temperatures rise.
随着人口增长和气温上升，淡水作为宝贵资源需要得到谨慎管理。
Collocations
- precious metals
- precious stones
- precious memories
- precious resources
Word family
- preciously (adv.)
- preciousness (n.)
Synonyms
- valuable
- treasured
Antonyms
- worthless
Usage tip
既可指金钱价值高，也可指感情上珍贵或资源稀缺。
FAQ
- What does precious mean?
- Worth a lot of money or deserving great care. Deeply valued because of personal importance or limited availability.
- How is precious pronounced?
- UK /ˈpreʃəs/, US /ˈpreʃəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
