precious

UK
/ˈprɛʃ.əs/
US
/ˈprɛʃ.əs/
preciousприлагательное
more precious
Срав.
most precious
Превосх.
UK
/ˈprɛʃ.əs/
US
/ˈprɛʃ.əs/
Переводы
She wore a necklace with precious stones.
Она носила ожерелье с драгоценными камнями.
Time is a precious resource.
Время — это ценный ресурс.
Дополнительные переводы
Определения
Of great value or worth; highly esteemed or cherished.
The museum displayed a collection of precious artifacts from ancient civilizations.
Delicate or fragile; easily damaged or harmed.
The precious glass vase was carefully wrapped before being transported.
Excessively refined or affected; overly delicate or fastidious.
Her precious mannerisms made her seem out of place in the casual setting.
preciousсуществительное
Used chiefly in informal or ironic address, especially in the phrase "my precious"
Определения
A person, animal, or thing that is adored, valued, or held dear (often used humorously or ironically, especially in direct address).
He stroked the ring and whispered, "My precious, how I've missed you."
preciousнаречие
UK
/ˈpreʃ.əs/
US
/ˈpreʃ.əs/
Used informally as an intensifier, chiefly modifying words like "little" or "few".
Определения
Used informally as an intensifier meaning "very" or "extremely".
We have precious little time left.