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pearlHpV:l, $pV:rln(the substance which forms) a small round object, usually white, that forms around a grain of sand inside the shell of esp. an OYSTER (= a sea animal with a large flat shell), which is valuable because it is rare, and which is used to make jewellery珍珠errings of diamond and pearl [U]钻石珍珠耳环a string/rope/necklace of pearls [C]一串珍珠／项链a pearl necklace/brooch珍珠项链／胸针(fig.) There were pearls (= drops) of dew on the shiny leaves. [C]亮晶晶的叶上有点点露珠。Cultured pearls are those made by putting very small hard objects into OYSTER shells and allowing pearls to form round them.（人工）养殖的珍珠Pearl also means the creamy white shiny colour of pearl or a pale colour.珍珠色a pearl silk wedding dress珍珠色丝绸婚礼服pearl grey gloves珍珠花白手套Pearl is also mother of pearl.珍珠母a pearl-handled knife带珠母柄的小刀pearl buttons珠母纽扣 [MOTHER ](Br) A pearl of great price is something which has great value but not always financial value.昂贵的东西Patience is a pearl of great price.耐心是无价的。A pearl diver is a person who swims deep down into the sea to find shells containing pearls.潜水采珠人
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