treasure 是什么意思？treasure 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense treasures , present participle treasuring , past tense, past participle treasured

1. uncountable noun

Treasure is a collection of valuable old objects such as gold coins and jewels that has been hidden or lost.

[literary]

It was here, the buried treasure, she knew it was.

Synonyms: riches, money, gold, fortune More Synonyms of treasure

2. countable noun [usually plural]

Treasures are valuable objects, especially works of art and items of historical value.

The house was large and full of art treasures.

Synonyms: objet d'art, masterpiece, work of art, valuable object More Synonyms of treasure

3. verb

If you treasure something that you have, you keep it or care for it carefully because it gives you great pleasure and you think it is very special.

She treasures her memories of those joyous days. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: prize, value, worship, esteem More Synonyms of treasure

Treasure is also a noun.

His greatest treasure is his collection of rock records.

treasured adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

These books are still among my most treasured possessions.

4. countable noun

If you say that someone is a treasure, you mean that they are very helpful and useful to you.

[informal]

Charlie? Oh, he's a treasure, loves children.

Synonyms: angel, darling, find, star [informal] More Synonyms of treasure

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