1Protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

1. 1.1 Hold (something) dear.
   珍爱，珍视
   I cherish the letters she wrote

   我很珍视她写来的信。

   cherished possessions

   Example sentencesExamples

   • They all patently love and cherish the objects entrusted to them by Victorian philanthropists and municipal benefactors.
   • Then she held the envelope to her bosom as if it were her most cherished possession.
   • One of society's most cherished beliefs is that the workplace is, or should be, asexual.
   • As long as these traditions are cherished as an intimate part of their lives then true folklore will never die.
   • There is hardly any sane human being who can respect and cherish a social union in which his right to freedom of speech and conscience is scoffed at.
   • It would mean a re-evaluation of some of their most cherished beliefs about the oppressive nature of the traditional, patriarchal family.
   • But it has flourished, unsurprisingly over the years, to become a much loved and cherished part of the British landscape.
   • I love and cherish my public holidays because I need that time to recuperate and rejuvenate my mind and body from the rat race of life.
   • It is fifty years since my art lesson taught me to embrace precious moments and cherish opportunities and to use all the colours.
   • He was supportive of many local ventures and his wisdom and sound advice was cherished and respected by all who sought his views.
   • He was a big man who commanded much respect and his advice and wisdom was cherished by those close to the scene.
   • In a foreign country with no family around him, he cherished close friendships with both sexes.
   • We hold on to beliefs as if they were cherished possessions, like trinkets that have sentimental value but no practical use.
   • For a neighbor who cherishes old love letters from her dead husband, Amelie fakes one that was ‘recently found’.
   • One of the most cherished beliefs of diehard fans is that death metal continues to provide a true musical alternative.
   • The timeless sea reminded all of us to cherish life instead of destroying it by war.
   • He bought her the ring one day, knowing that even though he only spent fifty cents on it at a flea market, Zoe would find it precious and cherish it forever.
   • We have every reason to cherish this precious heritage and continue working on behalf of its future evolution.
   • And their most cherished possession is a grand piano that spent most of its long life 5,000 miles away.
   • His style of writing was frequently commented on and his letters were always cherished by those who received them.

   Synonyms

   treasure, prize, value highly, hold dear
2. 1.2 Keep (a hope or ambition) in one's mind.
   抱有，怀有（希望，雄心）
   he had long cherished a secret fantasy about his future

   他一直对自己的未来抱有秘不告人的幻想。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Her children and grandchildren will cherish her labor of love.
   • The MCC diaries, however, are testimony to the memories of a carefree youth that he cherished.
   • Apart from entertaining audiences, David cherishes the thought that he is actually practicing a very important community activity.
   • You gave us all beautiful memories that we will cherish all the days of our lives.
   • Their mother left them when he was very little, but the memories he had of her, he cherished.
   • If these are cherished childhood memories for you, then you might not care for how they're treated here, no matter how tongue in cheek it all is.
   • They loved and cherished all the little memories that made their beautiful daughter.
   • We cherish the great sporting memories like we would fine wines.
   • In the epilogue, Janie cherishes Tea Cake's memory; not only her lover, he has been a cultural mentor and spiritual guide.
   • He valued the friendships he had made and would cherish very many fond memories.
   • What are the special memories of Ray that you cherish?
   • ‘The many friends and visitors who called on us over many years are a testament to her and a memory that we will cherish all our lives,’ he stated.
   • ‘Christmas will be a memory that we will cherish forever, as it was such a happy, joyous time,’ Gould said.
   • While he has given up any hope of her recovering, his wife cherishes the seemingly impossible dream of a miraculous return to health.
   • Despite all the pain and suffering, the eternal hope that we cherish will win the day.
   • The few memories that I still had of Jack I cherished, knowing things would never be the same again.

   Synonyms

   harbour, have, possess, hold, hold on to, cling to, entertain, retain, maintain, keep in one's mind, foster, nurture, nurse