gem
🇬🇧 UK/dʒem/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A precious or semiprecious stone valued for its beauty; anything or anyone considered especially precious or outstanding.
宝石;珍贵之物;出色的人或事物
v.
To adorn with, or as if with, gems.
用宝石装饰
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishgemother
=gem
Common Collocations
- 1.precious gem贵重宝石
- 2.rare gem稀有宝石
- 3.hidden gem隐藏的瑰宝
Example Sentences
- 1.
The diamond gem sparkled brilliantly in the light.
- 2.
That small restaurant is a real gem in the city.