semiprecious

英 [ˌsemɪ'preʃəs] 美 [ˌsemɪ'preʃəs]

• adj. 半珍贵的；准宝石的

英英释义

Adjective:

1. used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones;

   "such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline"
   

例句

用作形容词 (adj.)

1. Semiprecious gemstones, tourmalines belong to a family of borosilicate minerals.
   准宝石的宝石，电气石属于一个家族的硼硅酸盐矿物。
2. Azurite's brilliant color adds to its popularity in creating semiprecious stones.
   兰铜矿灿烂的色彩加上它的声望造成准宝石的宝石。