jewel

英 [ˈdʒuːəl]

美 [ˈdʒuːəl]

n. 宝石; 珠宝首饰; (手表的)宝石轴承

复数：jewels　过去式：jewelled　过去分词：jewelled　现在分词：jewelling　第三人称单数：jewels　

Collins.2 / BNC.6409 / COCA.6074

习惯用语

the jewel in the crown

noun

宝石
a precious stone such as a diamond, ruby , etc.
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。
（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
宝贝；难能可贵的人；珍贵的东西
a person or thing that is very important or valuable

See also:...a golden box containing precious jewels.crown jewels
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 ajewel, 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。
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 thejewel insomeone'scrown, 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。

noun

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
Synonym:gemprecious stone
a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
Synonym:gem

verb

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。
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。
The robber snatched the jewel and ran away.
强盗抢了珠宝逃走了。
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。
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。
And this black key is for my jewel casket.
而这支黑色的是我珠宝盒的钥匙。
He's a paroled jewel thief.
他是一个假释的宝石盗贼。
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。
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。
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。