preciousness
US /ˈpreʃ.əs.nəs/
UK /ˈpreʃ.əs.nəs/
名词
1.
珍贵, 宝贵
the quality of being very valuable or cherished
示例:
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The antique vase was admired for its beauty and preciousness.
这件古董花瓶因其美丽和珍贵而备受赞赏。
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The preciousness of life became clear after the accident.
事故发生后，生命的宝贵变得清晰起来。
2.
矫揉造作, 做作
excessive refinement or delicacy, often to the point of affectation
示例:
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Her constant attention to trivial details bordered on preciousness.
她对琐碎细节的持续关注近乎矫揉造作。
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The critic dismissed the novel for its artistic preciousness.
评论家因其艺术上的矫揉造作而驳斥了这部小说。
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