of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"高い価値か費用の貴重
例:diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones ダイヤモンド、サファイア、ルビーおよびエメラルドは宝石である
extremely; "there is precious little time left"極めて貴重
例:there is precious little time left ほんの少しの貴重な時間が残っている
held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"; "precious memories"特に生来の本質の崇拝すべき特性をとても尊敬する貴重
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"好きである愛情の感覚または、を示すことにより特徴づけられる愛おしい