plural pearls
plural pearls
Learner's definition of PEARL
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[count] : a hard, shiny, white ball that is formed inside the shell of an oyster and that is often used as jewelry珍珠 — see color picture on this page 3
[count] : something that is shaped like a pearl珠状物 4
[count] : someone or something that is very good or admired极其优秀的人;珍贵的东西
cast/throw pearls before swine
: to give or offer something valuable to someone who does not understand its value明珠暗投;对牛弹琴
pearls of wisdom
: wise words or statements隽语;睿智的语言 -
He offered some pearls of wisdom [=good advice] about raising children.他提供了一些养育孩子的好建议。
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(humorous) A crowd of reporters gathered around the coach after the game to hear him dispense his usual pearls of wisdom.赛后一群记者围住教练想听他像平常那样妙语连珠。