treasures
[trˈɛʒɚz] /ˈtre-zhər How to pronounce treasure (audio) ˈtrā- How to pronounce treasure (audio)/ (ame, mw)
treasures — noun
1. a collection of valuable items such as gold, jewels, or money that someone has s
a collection of valuable items such as gold, jewels, or money that someone has saved or hidden away
The pirates buried their treasure on a small island near the coast.
collocation: buried treasure
Divers found a treasure of silver coins inside the old shipwreck.
collocation: treasure of + [precious items]
The museum displayed a vast treasure of ancient Egyptian jewellery.
Local legends say there is a hidden treasure somewhere in these hills.
The greedy king kept his treasure locked in a room deep inside the castle.
- rubbish
something worthless or of no value
文法句型
treasure as uncountable: 'a treasure of gold'
treasures as plural: 'the buried treasures'
用法筆記
Often used as an uncountable noun (treasure) when referring to a hoard of valuables as a mass, or as a countable plural (treasures) when referring to individual valuable items within a collection.
常見錯誤
2. objects of great beauty, artistic merit, or historical importance that people va
objects of great beauty, artistic merit, or historical importance that people value highly
The museum's greatest treasures include paintings by Rembrandt and Van Gogh.
collocation: greatest treasures
Yan's grandmother gave her a small wooden box that was her most precious treasure.
collocation: precious treasure
The library holds literary treasures that date back more than four hundred years.
Art historians travelled from around the world to study the newly discovered treasures.
The old church contains architectural treasures that few people have ever seen.
- gem
can also be used metaphorically for something excellent within its category
- masterpiece
implies exceptional artistic skill; stronger than 'treasure'
- prized possession
emphasises personal attachment rather than monetary value
文法句型
treasures of + [place/culture/type]
sb's treasures
3. a person who is extremely kind, helpful, or talented, making them very important
a person who is extremely kind, helpful, or talented, making them very important to you or to a group
Rachel has been a real treasure — she always knows how to fix our computer problems.
informal: a real treasure
Dewi is a treasure to the community centre; she volunteers every weekend without fail.
pattern: [be] a treasure to [organisation]
Our neighbour Kofi is an absolute treasure; he looked after our cat while we were away.
The principal called Salma a treasure for organising the school fundraiser so well.
文法句型
[be] a treasure
consider sb a treasure
用法筆記
Commonly used with the indefinite article: 'a treasure'. Often preceded by intensifiers like 'real', 'absolute', or 'true'. The person referred to is usually someone who provides consistent practical help or support.
4. a kind word used when speaking directly to someone you love or care about, espec
a kind word used when speaking directly to someone you love or care about, especially a young child
"Come here, treasure, and let me give you a hug," Grandma said to little Liam.
vocative: 'treasure' as direct address
"Don't you worry, my treasure," the nurse whispered to the frightened boy.
pattern: my treasure
"You did so well in the race, treasure!" Amani's mother said as she hugged her.
"Goodnight, treasure," Dad said softly as he dimmed the light by the bed.
- sweetheart
more common in American English; used for both children and romantic partners
- darling
more associated with romantic partners than children
- precious
similar warmth but less common as a direct address term
文法句型
[vocative] 'Treasure, ...'
my treasure
little treasure
用法筆記
Primarily British English. Similar to 'sweetheart' or 'darling' but feels warmer and more old-fashioned. Used almost exclusively in spoken language and informal writing.
treasures — verb
- treasurespresent simple I / you / we / they
- treasureses3rd person singular
- treasuresing-ing form
- treasuresedpast simple
1. to keep and care for something with great love and respect because it means a lo
to keep and care for something with great love and respect because it means a lot to you — for example, treasuring an old photograph, a gift from a loved one, or a particular memory
Andrei still treasures the watch his father gave him before he left for university.
treasure + noun phrase (gift from family)
Old family photographs are things that most people treasure for the rest of their lives.
passive: are treasured
The Watanabe family treasures the letters their great-grandparents wrote during the war.
Sivan treasures the friendship she built with her classmates during that difficult year.
Rodrigo says he treasures every moment he spends with his children at the weekend.
文法句型
treasure + noun phrase
treasure + -ing (rare)
passive: [noun] is treasured
用法筆記
Commonly used in the simple present and present perfect tenses to express ongoing or lasting value. The object is typically a possession, a relationship, a memory, or an experience — never a person as a direct object (use 'cherish' instead for people).