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diamond

UK //ˈdaɪəmənd//US //ˈdaɪəmənd//

词源

源自中古英语 'diamaunt',来自古法语 'diamant',最终源自拉丁语 'adamas',意为'最坚硬的金属'或'不可征服的'。

noun

❶ 一种珍贵的宝石,由纯碳在高温高压下形成,通常无色透明,因其硬度和光泽而备受珍视。

“She wore a beautiful diamond ring on her finger.”

(她手指上戴着一枚漂亮的钻石戒指。)

“The diamond sparkled under the bright lights.”

(钻石在明亮的灯光下闪闪发光。)

❶ 在几何中,指一种四边形,其四条边长度相等,且对角线互相垂直。

“The kite was shaped like a diamond.”

(风筝的形状像一个菱形。)

“She drew a diamond on the paper.”

(她在纸上画了一个菱形。)

同义词:gemstone, jewel, rhombus

adjective

❶ 形容某物由钻石制成或与钻石相关的,常用于描述珠宝或装饰品。

“She admired the diamond earrings in the display case.”

(她欣赏着展示柜里的钻石耳环。)

“The diamond bracelet was her most prized possession.”

(那条钻石手镯是她最珍贵的财产。)

同义词:gemstone, jeweled

常见短语

diamond in the rough — 指某人或某物虽然外表粗糙或不完美,但具有潜在的优秀品质或价值。

“The young athlete is a diamond in the rough, with great potential.”

(这位年轻运动员是一块璞玉,潜力巨大。)

diamond anniversary — 指结婚60周年纪念日,钻石象征着长久和坚固的爱情。

“They celebrated their diamond anniversary with family and friends.”

(他们与家人和朋友一起庆祝了钻石婚纪念日。)