treasures

treasures — 名詞

1. a collection of valuable items such as gold, jewels, or money that someone has s

1.名詞B1
釋義

寶藏

藏匿的貴重物品

a collection of valuable items such as gold, jewels, or money that someone has saved or hidden away

例句

The pirates buried their treasure on a small island near the coast.

海盜們把他們的寶藏埋在海岸附近的一座小島上。

collocation: buried treasure

Divers found a treasure of silver coins inside the old shipwreck.

潛水員在那艘古老的沉船中發現了一堆銀幣寶藏。

collocation: treasure of + [precious items]

常見搭配
  • buried treasure
  • hidden treasure
  • treasure chest
  • treasure hunt
  • treasure trove
  • vast treasure
同義詞
  • riches

    focuses on great wealth, often money; less about hidden/stored items

  • hoard

    emphasises the secret or stored-away nature; sometimes suggests greed

  • fortune

    a large amount of money; less romantic than 'treasure'

反義詞
  • 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

I found a treasure in the library book' (when you mean a useful discovery).
I found a hidden treasure in the old library book.
For valuable physical items, use 'hidden treasure' or 'treasure trove'; for non-physical discoveries, 'treasure' is more metaphorical.

2. objects of great beauty, artistic merit, or historical importance that people va

2.名詞B1
釋義

珍品;瑰寶

有藝術或歷史價值的珍貴物品

objects of great beauty, artistic merit, or historical importance that people value highly

例句

The museum's greatest treasures include paintings by Rembrandt and Van Gogh.

這間博物館最偉大的珍品包括林布蘭和梵谷的畫作。

collocation: greatest treasures

Yan's grandmother gave her a small wooden box that was her most precious treasure.

Yan 的祖母給了她一個小木盒,那是她最珍貴的寶物。

collocation: precious treasure

常見搭配
  • precious treasure
  • greatest treasures
  • national treasure
  • cultural treasures
  • literary treasures
  • architectural treasures
  • newly discovered treasures
同義詞
  • 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

3.名詞B2
釋義

得力助手

非常有幫助且重要的人

a person who is extremely kind, helpful, or talented, making them very important to you or to a group

例句

Rachel has been a real treasure — she always knows how to fix our computer problems.

Rachel 真的是個得力助手——她總知道如何解決我們的電腦問題。

informal: a real treasure

Dewi is a treasure to the community centre; she volunteers every weekend without fail.

Dewi 是社區中心的寶貝人物;她每個週末都無償來幫忙。

pattern: [be] a treasure to [organisation]

常見搭配
  • a real treasure
  • an absolute treasure
  • a true treasure
  • be a treasure to
同義詞
  • gem

    similar friendly tone; slightly more common in British English

  • star

    emphasises skill and reliability in a work or performance context

  • angel

    more emotional; suggests selfless kindness

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

4.名詞B2
釋義

寶貝

對小孩的親暱稱呼

a kind word used when speaking directly to someone you love or care about, especially a young child

例句

"Come here, treasure, and let me give you a hug," Grandma said to little Liam.

「來,寶貝,讓我抱抱你,」奶奶對小 Liam 說。

vocative: 'treasure' as direct address

"Don't you worry, my treasure," the nurse whispered to the frightened boy.

「別擔心,我的寶貝,」護士對受驚的男孩輕聲說。

pattern: my treasure

常見搭配
  • my treasure
  • little treasure
  • come here, treasure
同義詞
  • 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.

慣用語

extremely valuable objects such as paintings, sculptures, or historical artefacts that form part of a collection, especially in a museum, library, or palace

藝術珍品

The royal palace contains art treasures from four centuries of European painting and sculpture.

Many of the country's greatest cultural treasures were moved to safe locations during the war.

treasures — 動詞

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常用片語

  • look for treasure
  • search for treasure
  • find treasure
  • a treasure of

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