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pearl

pearl /ˈpɚl/ noun
plural pearls
pearl
/ˈpɚl/
noun
plural pearls
Learner's definition of PEARL
[count] : a hard, shiny, white ball that is formed inside the shell of an oyster and that is often used as jewelry珍珠
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[noncount] : mother-of-pearl
[count] : something that is shaped like a pearl珠状物
[count] : someone or something that is very good or admired极其优秀的人;珍贵的东西

cast/throw pearls before swine

: to give or offer something valuable to someone who does not understand its value明珠暗投;对牛弹琴

pearls of wisdom

: wise words or statements隽语;睿智的语言

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