heirloom

英 ['eəluːm] 美 ['ɛrlum]
  • n. 传家宝;祖传遗物

助记提示


1. heir + loom.
2. 这里的 loom 取其古代含义:implement or tool of any kind.

双语例句


1. This heirloom has been handed for several generations.
此项产业已经数代相传了.

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. The brooch is a family heirloom which came down to her from her great - grandmother .
这枚胸针是她家的传家宝,是从她 曾祖母 那一代传到她手中的.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. She treasured the brooch because it was an heirloom.
她把这枚饰针视为珍宝,因为这是祖上传下来的.

来自辞典例句

4. That clock is a family heirloom.
那个座钟是祖传下来的.

来自辞典例句

5. I have parted with my house, but I would not part with my heirloom for the world.
我已经把房子卖掉了, 但我绝舍不得卖我的传家宝.

来自辞典例句

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