词典释义：
(of an object, substance, or resource)of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
（物体，物质，资源）贵重的；珍贵的，宝贵的
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precious works of art 艺术珍品
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my time's precious .我的时间很宝贵。
greatly loved or treasured by someone
珍爱的，心爱的
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look after my daughter — she's very precious to me .好好照顾我女儿——她是我的宝贝。
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〈非正式〉 宝贝似的（说话者表示对别人所珍视的人或物的蔑视）
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you and your precious schedule — you've got to lighten up! 你和你那宝贝日程表—— 你真该放松点了！
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〈非正式〉 ［用于强调，常含讽刺］非常，极其
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a precious lot you know about dogs! 你对狗了解得真够多的！
〈贬〉 故作风雅的；矫揉造作的
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his exaggerated, precious manner .他那夸张，故作风雅的举止。
used as a term of address to a beloved person
（用作称呼）宝贝；亲爱的
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don't be frightened, my precious .宝贝，别怕。
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precious little/few extremely little or few （used for emphasis） 极少的（用作强调）police still know precious little about the dead man . 警察对那死去的男子仍然所知无几
"Middle English： from Old French
