treasures
[trˈɛʒɚz] /ˈtre-zhər How to pronounce treasure (audio) ˈtrā- How to pronounce treasure (audio)/ (ame, mw)
treasures — 名詞
1. a collection of valuable items such as gold, jewels, or money that someone has s
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
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]
The museum displayed a vast treasure of ancient Egyptian jewellery.
博物館展出了大量的古埃及珠寶寶藏。
Local legends say there is a hidden treasure somewhere in these hills.
當地傳說指出，這些山丘某處藏有隱藏的寶藏。
The greedy king kept his treasure locked in a room deep inside the castle.
那位貪婪的國王把寶藏鎖在城堡深處的一個房間裡。
- 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
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
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
The library holds literary treasures that date back more than four hundred years.
這間圖書館收藏了超過四百年的文學珍品。
Art historians travelled from around the world to study the newly discovered treasures.
來自世界各地的藝術史學家前來研究這些新發現的珍品。
The old church contains architectural treasures that few people have ever seen.
這座古老教堂內含少有人見過的建築瑰寶。
- 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
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
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]
Our neighbour Kofi is an absolute treasure; he looked after our cat while we were away.
我們的鄰居 Kofi 真是一大寶貝；我們不在的時候他幫我們照顧貓。
The principal called Salma a treasure for organising the school fundraiser so well.
校長稱讚 Salma 是得力助手，因為她把學校募款活動辦得非常好。
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
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
"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
"You did so well in the race, treasure!" Amani's mother said as she hugged her.
「你跑步比賽表現得太棒了，寶貝！」Amani 的媽媽一邊抱著她一邊說。
"Goodnight, treasure," Dad said softly as he dimmed the light by the bed.
「晚安，寶貝，」爸爸輕輕說著，一邊把床邊的燈關暗。
- 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 — 動詞
- 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
珍惜；珍視
因珍愛而妥善保存
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.
Andrei 仍然珍惜父親在他離家上大學前送的那隻手錶。
treasure + noun phrase (gift from family)
Old family photographs are things that most people treasure for the rest of their lives.
舊家庭照片是大多數人會珍惜一輩子的東西。
passive: are treasured
The Watanabe family treasures the letters their great-grandparents wrote during the war.
Watanabe 一家人珍惜他們的曾祖父母在戰爭期間寫的信件。
Sivan treasures the friendship she built with her classmates during that difficult year.
Sivan 珍惜她在艱難的一年裡與同學建立的友誼。
Rodrigo says he treasures every moment he spends with his children at the weekend.
Rodrigo 說他珍惜週末與孩子們相處的每一刻。
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).