pearl
UK/pә:l/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A smooth, lustrous, rounded gem formed inside the shell of an oyster or mussel; something precious or highly valued
珍珠；珍贵之物
v.
To adorn with pearls; to form into small round shapes resembling pearls
用珍珠装饰；使成珠状
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpearlother
=pearl
Common Collocations
- 1.pearl necklace珍珠项链
- 2.lustrous pearl有光泽的珍珠
- 3.pearl oyster产珍珠的牡蛎
Example Sentences
- 1.
She wore a strand of lustrous pearls around her neck.
- 2.
The pearl was formed when an irritant entered the oyster shell.
- 3.
He considered the child a pearl among his many grandchildren.