jewel

noun

1. 宝石
   a precious stone such as a diamond, ruby , etc.
2. 珠宝首饰
   pieces of jewellery or decorative objects that contain precious stones
   1. The family jewels are locked away in a safe.
      家里的珠宝首饰都锁在保险柜里。
3. （手表的）宝石轴承
   a small precious stone or piece of special glass that is used in the machinery of a watch
4. 宝贝；难能可贵的人；珍贵的东西
   a person or thing that is very important or valuable

1. See also: ...a golden box containing precious jewels. crown jewels
2. N-COUNT 珍宝；珍贵的东西；出色的人；美貌超群的人
   If you describe something or someone as a jewel, you mean that they are better, more beautiful, or more special than other similar things or than other people.
   1. Walk down Castle Street and admire our little jewel of a cathedral...
      沿城堡街走下去，欣赏一下我们美妙绝伦的大教堂。
   2. Alan, you're a jewel.
      艾伦，你真是出类拔萃呀。
3. PHRASE 王冠上的宝石；最有成就（或最值得骄傲）之处
   If you refer to an achievement or thing as the jewel in someone's crown, you mean that it is considered to be their greatest achievement or the thing they can be most proud of.
   1. His achievement is astonishing and this book is the jewel in his crown.
      他的成就令人震惊，而这部书则是他的杰作。

1. The company is also willing to sell 20% of its crown jewel, its credit-card business.
   该公司还愿意出让其20%的核心业务，即信用卡业务。
2. Walk down Castle Street and admire our little jewel of a cathedral
   沿城堡街走下去，欣赏一下我们美妙绝伦的大教堂。
3. His achievement is astonishing and this book is the jewel in his crown.
   他的成就令人震惊，而这部书则是他的杰作。
4. Walk down Castle Street, admire our little jewel of a cathedral, then wonder at the castle
   沿着城堡街走下去，欣赏我们视若珍宝的教堂，继而叹服于城堡的壮观。
5. The lowest estimate would put the worth of the jewel at$ 200.
   按最低的评估这块宝石也值200美元。
6. She bought a nice jewel case yesterday.
   她昨天买了一只漂亮的珠宝盒。
7. He has a jewel of great worth.
   他有一颗价格昂贵的宝石。
8. Doesn't he look like that man who's wanted for the jewel robbery?
   他不是很像那个因抢劫珠宝罪而受到通缉的罪犯吗？
9. She's always saying her daughter is a real jewel.
   她总是说她的女儿是她的掌中宝。
10. He spent important money on a small jewel for his wife.
    他花了大笔钱给太太买了一块宝石。
11. The prisoner measures up to the description the police have of the wanted jewel thief.
    这个囚犯同警方描绘的受通缉的盗窃珠宝犯的特征完全符合。
12. This painting is the jewel of my collection.
    这是我藏画中最珍贵的一幅。
13. He robbed of her jewel!
    他抢劫了她的珠宝！
14. For you, mother, I must have the casket and jewel that cost seven kings their kingdoms.
    你呢，妈妈，我一定要把那个值七个王国的首饰箱和珠宝送给你。
15. UCU is a jewel in Ukraine's educational system.
    UCU是乌克兰教育系统中的一颗明珠。
16. I'm willing to design a jewel for you as a gift.
    我愿意为你设计一款珠宝，作为给你的礼物。
17. The robber snatched the jewel and ran away.
    强盗抢了珠宝逃走了。
18. The man made marvels are the jewel in Egypt's rich sightseeing crown.
    这些人造景观是埃及华贵的观光皇冠上的宝石。一个人造的安装在坏掉的或龋齿上的牙冠。
19. I've been practicing carrying the jewel.
    我已经练习过拿着这个珠宝了。
20. The thieves forced the lock of the lady's jewel case.
    盗贼撬开了那位太太的珠宝箱上的锁。
21. I sold the best jewel that I had.
    我把手中最好的宝石卖掉了。
22. We have a private view of the jewel before the public auction.
    那些珠宝公开拍卖以前我们私下看了预展。
23. I found the jewel by chance.
    我意外地发现了那件珠宝。
24. You are the jewel of this house.
    你是我们这房子的宝。
25. He's a paroled jewel thief.
    他是一个假释的宝石盗贼。
26. His mysterious jewel going up and down.
    他神秘的宝石上上下下。
27. And this black key is for my jewel casket.
    而这支黑色的是我珠宝盒的钥匙。
28. Beautiful tones of pink, coral, jewel and rich purple are the colours of the season.
    美丽的粉红色，珊瑚，宝石和丰富的紫色成为这一季的色彩。
29. With the jewel the woman can buy medicine for the boy.
    有了这颗宝石，那个妇人就可以买药给她的孩子吃了。
30. And I'm the jewel in your crown.
    我是宝石镶嵌在你王冠之上。

n.

the jewel in the crown

• 王冠上的宝石；最有吸引力（或珍贵、有价值）的东西
  the most attractive or valuable part of sth

noun

1. a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

   Synonym:    gemprecious stone

2. a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry

   Synonym:    gem

verb

1. adorn or decorate with precious stones
   1. jeweled dresses

   Synonym:    bejewel