jewel
noun
ˈdʒuːəl
noun
1
a
valuable
stone,
such
as
a
diamond
宝石;
2
jewels
jewellery
or
other
objects
made
with
valuable
stones
and
used
for
decoration
宝石饰物，珠宝首饰
plural 复数
She
loved
dressing
up
and
wearing
priceless
jewels.
她喜欢穿着体面正式的服装、佩戴价值连城的珠宝首饰。
3
a
very
small
stone
used
in
the
machinery
of
a
watch
〔钟表内的〕宝石轴承，钻
4
something
or
someone
that
is
very
valuable,
attractive,
or
important
宝贵的物品 （人 ）; 珍宝
He
introduced
her
to
Budapest,
a
jewel
of
a
city.
他介绍她去布达佩斯 — 一座明珠般的城市。
5
the jewel in the crown
the
best
or
most
valuable
part
of
something
皇冠上的珠宝〔指某物最好或最有价值的部分〕
Puddings
are
the
jewel
in
the
crown
of
British
cookery.
布丁是在英国烹饪中的精品。