treasure
/ˈtreʒə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtreʒər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtre-zhər ˈtrā-/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtreʒ.ər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtreʒ.ɚ/ (ame, ipa)
treasure — 名詞
- treasuresingular
- treasuresplural
1. gold, jewels, and other valuable objects that people hide or keep in a safe plac
珍寶；財寶
金銀珠寶等貴重財物
gold, jewels, and other valuable objects that people hide or keep in a safe place because they are worth a great deal of money.
The old map showed where the pirates had hidden their treasure somewhere on the island.
那張古老的地圖顯示海盜把他們的財寶藏在島上的某個地方。
collocation: hidden treasure / treasure map
Tunde found a Roman treasure of gold coins and silver jewellery inside a broken clay pot.
Tunde 在一個破陶罐裡發現了一批羅馬寶藏，裡面有金幣和銀飾。
The museum displays a treasure of jade and bronze pieces from the Ming dynasty.
這間博物館展出明朝的玉器和青銅器珍寶。
After the storm, the Nguyen family discovered a small treasure of old coins beneath the floorboards.
風暴過後，Nguyen 一家在地板底下發現了一小批珍藏的古老錢幣。
The thieves escaped through the tunnel with a treasure worth millions in stolen diamonds and bars of gold.
那些小偷帶著價值數百萬美元的鑽石和金條穿過地道逃走了。
- trash
items with no value or worth
文法句型
treasure of [precious items]
[adjective] treasure
用法筆記
Often used as an uncountable mass noun (buried treasure) or a countable noun (a treasure of gold rings). Frequently appears in stories about discovery, piracy, and archaeology.
常見錯誤
2. an object of great beauty, historical importance, or personal meaning that peopl
珍品；瑰寶
有高度美學或歷史價值的物品
an object of great beauty, historical importance, or personal meaning that people admire and want to own or protect.
The library keeps ancient handwritten manuscripts as national treasures that must be protected from damp and light.
這間圖書館把古老的手稿視為國家瑰寶，必須嚴防潮濕和光線侵害。
collocation: national treasure
Noa bought a small painting at a street market that later turned out to be a real treasure worth thousands.
Noa 在路邊攤買了一幅小畫，後來才發現那是價值數千元的寶物。
The old cathedral's stained-glass windows are artistic treasures from the early thirteenth century.
那座古老教堂的彩繪玻璃窗是十三世紀初的藝術珍品。
Olivia treats her grandmother's hand-sewn quilt as a family treasure, passed down through four generations.
Olivia 把祖母親手縫的拼布被當作傳家寶，已經傳了四代。
- gem
informal; something especially beautiful or fine within its category
- masterpiece
an artwork or creation of outstanding skill, narrower than treasure
- junk
old or unwanted objects with little value
文法句型
[adjective] treasure
[possessive] treasure
用法筆記
Usually countable. Commonly paired with adjectives like national, cultural, artistic, or family to describe the type of value the object holds.
3. someone so good at their work or so kind that other people feel fortunate to kno
得力助手
非常能幹或可貴的人
someone so good at their work or so kind that other people feel fortunate to know them.
Our new assistant, Omar, is an absolute treasure — he remembers every detail without anyone telling him twice.
我們的新助理 Omar 真是個寶貝——不用人提醒，他就能記得每個細節。
collocation: absolute treasure (informal compliment)
Lukas is a treasure to the whole team because he always finds simple solutions to impossible problems.
Lukas 是團隊中不可或缺的人才，因為他總能為棘手的問題找到簡單的解決方法。
The elderly librarian was a real treasure, knowing exactly which book every student needed within seconds.
那位年長的圖書館員真是個得力助手，眨眼之間就知道每個學生需要哪本書。
Ari became a treasure to his elderly neighbours after he started doing their weekly shopping for them.
Ari 成了年長鄰居們的得力助手，因為他開始每週幫他們採買日常用品。
- nuisance
someone who causes trouble or annoyance
文法句型
be a treasure
[possessive] treasure
用法筆記
Always singular when referring to a person. Common in British English as an informal compliment. The phrase is often used in the workplace or among friends to express sincere gratitude or appreciation.
常見錯誤
4. a warm, caring word used when speaking directly to someone you feel great affect
寶貝；小心肝
對小孩或親近者的暱稱
a warm, caring word used when speaking directly to someone you feel great affection for, especially a young child.
"Come here, my little treasure, and let me give you a big hug," said Aunt Rosa.
「過來，我的小寶貝，讓我好好抱抱你，」Rosa 阿姨說。
used as a term of address in direct speech
"Don't you worry, treasure — Mummy will be home again before you finish your dinner," Constanza said softly.
「別擔心，寶貝——媽媽在你吃完晚飯之前就會回來的，」Constanza 輕聲說。
"Goodnight, treasure," Grandma whispered as she tucked the blanket around little Amihan.
「晚安，小寶貝，」奶奶一邊低聲說，一邊把被子輕輕蓋在小小的 Amihan 身上。
"Sleep well, my treasure — I will see you in the morning," Ari whispered to his sleepy daughter.
「好好睡，我的寶貝——明天早上我就來看你了，」Ari 對著睡眼惺忪的女兒輕聲說。
- sweetheart
more common and gender-neutral in American and British English
- darling
similar warmth, used across all ages
文法句型
my [little] treasure
used in direct speech
用法筆記
Always singular. Used as a direct term of address, similar to sweetheart, darling, or love. Most common in British English when speaking to children, but can also be used between romantic partners.
treasure — 動詞
- treasurepresent simple I / you / we / they
- treasures3rd person singular
- treasuring-ing form
- treasuredpast simple
1. to keep something safe and treat it with special care because it has deep person
珍視；珍藏
因為深愛或重視而妥善保存、珍惜
to keep something safe and treat it with special care because it has deep personal meaning for you or because you think it is extremely valuable.
Sora treasures the handwritten letters from his grandfather, reading them over and over whenever he feels lonely.
Sora 珍藏著祖父手寫的信件，每當感到寂寞時就會一遍又一遍地拿出來讀。
treasure + direct object (something personal)
We treasure the quiet evenings we spend together as a family, because they have become so rare.
我們珍惜全家人相聚的寧靜夜晚，因為這樣的時光越來越難得了。
The photography museum treasures the old glass-plate negatives donated by the Li family.
這間攝影博物館珍惜地保存著 Li 家捐贈的古老玻璃底片。
Arjun treasures his collection of rare stamps, keeping each one in a special folder with acid-free sleeves.
Arjun 珍惜他的稀有郵票收藏，把每一張都放在附有無酸塑膠護套的專用資料夾裡。
文法句型
treasure + noun phrase
be treasured
treasure [someone/something]
用法筆記
Transitive verb — always takes a direct object. Not used in progressive forms (you cannot say '*I am treasuring it'). The object can be a physical item, a memory, a relationship, or an experience. The older phrasal pattern 'treasure up' (store away carefully) exists but is now very rare.