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jewellery

UK //ˈdʒuːəlri//US //ˈdʒuːəlri//

词源

源自古法语 'jouel'(意为珠宝),后演变为英语 'jewel',加上后缀 '-ery' 表示集合名词。

noun

❶ 指用贵金属、宝石等材料制成的装饰品,如项链、戒指、耳环等,通常用于个人装扮或作为礼物。

“She wore beautiful jewellery to the party.”

(她戴着漂亮的珠宝去参加派对。)

“He bought her a piece of jewellery for their anniversary.”

(他为他们的纪念日给她买了一件珠宝。)

同义词:ornaments, accessories, trinkets

常见短语

costume jewellery — 指用非贵重材料制成的装饰品,通常价格较低,用于时尚搭配而非保值。

“She prefers costume jewellery because it’s trendy and affordable.”

(她更喜欢时装珠宝,因为它时尚又便宜。)

fine jewellery — 指用贵金属和宝石制成的高品质珠宝,通常价格较高且具有收藏价值。

“The boutique specializes in fine jewellery made with diamonds and gold.”

(这家精品店专营用钻石和黄金制成的高档珠宝。)