treasure
noun uk/ˈtreʒ.ər/ us/ˈtreʒ.ɚ/
(VALUABLE THINGS)
B2 [ U ]财宝;珍宝
very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money
Stories about pirates often include a search for buried treasure. 海盗故事中经常包括搜寻宝藏。
When they opened up the tomb they found treasure beyond their wildest dreams. 他们挖开坟墓后发现了做梦也想象不到的珍宝。
treasuresC2 [ plural ] 珍宝；（尤指）艺术珍品
very valuable things, especially pieces of art
stolen art treasures 被盗的艺术珍品
The museum houses many priceless treasures. 这家博物馆收藏了许多价值连城的珍品。
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- Talk of treasure and lost cities had fired their imaginations.
- X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.
- He goes round fields and beaches with his metal detector, hoping to find buried treasure.
- They're diving for sunken treasure.
- The three men went to the Bahamas, on the trail of a sunken 17th-century galleon full of treasure.
(PERSON)
[ C ] mainly UK informal很有用的人;很重要的人
someone who is very helpful and valuable to you
I don't know what I'd have done without Lizzie when I was ill - she was an absolute treasure. 我生病时，要不是丽兹真不知道会怎么样——她真是个不可多得的人。
[ C ] mainly UK old-fashioned informal宝贝儿（亲昵称呼，尤指小孩）
a friendly way of talking to someone, especially a child
Come on, treasure, let's go and see Granny. 赶快，宝贝儿，我们看奶奶去。
treasure
verb [ T ] uk/ˈtreʒ.ər/ us/ˈtreʒ.ɚ/
C2 珍爱;珍惜;珍藏
to take great care of something because you love it or consider it very valuable
I will always treasure those memories of my dad. 我会一直珍藏对爸爸的回忆。
This pen that my grandfather gave me is one of my most treasured possessions. 我祖父送给我的这支钢笔是我最珍爱的东西之一。