gem
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/dʒem/
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/dʒem/
A gem is a beautiful stone that has been shaped and made shiny to be used in jewelry.
The ring had a big, sparkling gem in the center.
戒指中心有一颗大而闪亮的宝石。
A gem is also a person, place, or thing that is considered to be very special or of high quality.
The old library is a gem in our town, with its beautiful architecture and vast collection of books.
这座旧图书馆是我们镇上的一颗宝石,以其美丽的建筑和丰富的藏书而闻名。