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precious (B1)

カタカナ: プレシャス

IPA: /ˈprɛʃəs/

Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.

意味: 非常に価値があること。無駄にしたり、ぞんざいに扱ったりすべきではないこと。

The museum displayed a collection of precious ancient artifacts. — The museum displayed a collection of precious ancient artifacts.
Time is precious, so let's make the most of our meeting. — Time is precious, so let's make the most of our meeting.
She gave him her most precious memories of their childhood. — She gave him her most precious memories of their childhood.

Japanese translations of Precious:

precious to someone (prepositional phrase): Held in high esteem or affection by a particular person. — "That old teddy bear is very precious to her."