jewel

• Существительное, обозначающее драгоценный камень, самоцвет или ювелирное изделие, часто используемое метафорически для описания чего-то высоко ценимого или дорогого.

A noun referring to a precious stone, gem, or a piece of jewelry, often used metaphorically to describe something highly valued or cherished.

1. A2formal

   A precious or semi-precious stone, typically cut and polished for use in jewelry.

   Драгоценный камень

   • The crown was adorned with rubies and other jewels.
   • She wore a necklace with a sparkling jewel.
   • The jeweler examined the jewel under a magnifying glass.

   Синонимыgemgemstoneprecious stonerocksparklerstone

2. Valuable objectA2formal

   An object of great value, often made of precious metals and stones.

   Драгоценность

   • The museum displayed ancient jewels from the royal collection.
   • He kept his family jewels in a secure safe.
   • The thieves stole several jewels from the vault.

   Синонимыgemgemstoneornamentprecious stonetreasure

3. Person of great worthB1informal

   A person who is highly valued or cherished.

   Сокровище

   • She is a real jewel of a friend.
   • He called his grandmother a jewel of wisdom.
   • The teacher described the student as a jewel in the class.

   Синонимыgempearlprizetreasure

• Глагол, означающий украшать или инкрустировать драгоценными камнями.

A verb meaning to adorn or set with jewels or precious stones.

1. Adorn with jewelsC1formal

   To decorate or set with precious stones.

   Украшать драгоценностями

   • The crown was jeweled with diamonds and rubies.
   • She jeweled her necklace with sapphires.
   • The ancient sword was jeweled with emeralds.

   Синонимыbejewelgem

   Антонимыdefacedismantlestrip