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treasure trove

/trezh-er-trohv/US // ˈtrɛʒ ərˌtroʊv //

宝库,宝藏,财宝库,聚宝盆

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : anything of the nature of treasure or a treasury that one finds: Mother's attic was a treasure-trove of memorabilia.
    • : Law. any money, bullion, or the like, of unknown ownership, found hidden in the earth or any other place: in the absence of statutory provisions to the contrary it may be kept by the finder.

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Examples

  • Storage containers hold a treasure trove of mascara, lipstick, blush, and other makeup.

  • Would a state with a keen understanding of the power of propaganda be so willing to just throw away such a trove of information?

  • Just another golden treasure hidden somewhere in the great unknown, waiting to be discovered, plundered and protected.

  • But like all lost treasure in this part of the world, it's something that will either be found by the people, or by the pirates.

  • There were rumors that Schmidt was motivated by buried treasure or another secret of the mountain, but they were never proven.

  • "Better so," was the Senora's sole reply; and she fell again into still deeper, more perplexed thought about the hidden treasure.

  • The life of a laborer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure.

  • My children, keep discipline in peace: for wisdom that is hid, and a treasure that is not seen, what profit is there in them both?

  • The treasure taken on board these vessels was afterwards conveyed to the bank of England in 20 wagons.

  • Once on the ground, I began to think we were in no immediate danger of getting our throats cut for the sake of the treasure.