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crown-of-jewels

/kroun-uhv-joo-uhlz/US // ˈkraʊn əvˈdʒu əlz //

宝石之冠,珠宝之冠,宝石王冠,宝石冠

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural crown-of-jew·els.

    • : an annual herb, Lopezia coronata, of Mexico, having lilac-colored flowers with a red base.

Examples

  • Her post-crown fame, though, only further begs the question: Why has there not been another Jewish Miss America since 1945?

  • The Dallas Cowboys sell out their state-of-the art football stadium.

  • They joined forces to form the rap supergroup Run the Jewels.

  • It had a wide brim and a tall crown, which created an insulated pocket of air and could also be used to carry water.

  • We happily hoist our egg nog in the air, embrace each other, and raise our out-of-tune voices in song.

  • And she would be wearing some of the jewels with the white dress—just a few, not many, of course.

  • He accuses the latter of various illegal and crafty acts, among them sending contraband gold and jewels to Mexico.

  • As an M.P. you are duly qualified to accept any appointment under the Crown when the Government ask you.

  • He thought they looked hard as two blue and shining jewels under their painted brows.

  • You never know when you are going to stumble upon a jewel in the most out-of-the-way corner.