Jewel meaning in English
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Definition
a jewel: a precious stone, a gem
(my grandmother's) jewelry: (my grandmother's) decorative objects worn on her body (for example, rings, bracelets, necklaces)
Examples
- "Wang Jewelry (Tianjin, formerly "Ling Ling's Rings and Things", bought outright in 2002, given to Wang's son-in-law as a dowry."
- "We've finally reached the jewel room, where I keep my jewels."
- "We've finally reached the jewel room, where I keep my jewels."
Exercise 1
This company might produce earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. =
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. =
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. =
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. =
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. =
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. =
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. =
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. =
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. =
This company might produce earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. = Wang Jewelry 1
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. = Wang Automotive 2
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. = Wang Bottling Co 3
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. = Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber 4
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. = Wang Sports 5
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. = Wang Automotive 2
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. = Wang Bottling Co 3
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. = Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber 4
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. = Wang Sports 5
1 Wang Jewelry: This is correct. "Wang Jewelry" would likely produce or manufacture these items, called "jewelry" (ornaments worn on the body such as "earrings" (worn in or on the ear), "necklaces" (worn around the neck), and "bracelets" (worn around the wrist).
1 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not produce these items.
1 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not produce these items.
1 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
1 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would not be the type of company that manufactures these items.
1 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
2 Wang Automotive: This is correct. "Wang Automotive" would manufacture appliances and parts for cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles. A "(car) part" is any piece of machinery or material that is used for a car, such as the wheels, or the windows. A "spark plug" is a car part that ignites the gas in the car's engine. The "steering wheel" is the wheel used by the driver to direct the vehicle. A "muffler" is located near the engine and helps to lower the noise of the engine.
2 Wang Jewelery: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
2 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not produce these items.
2 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would not manufacture these items.
2 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautics company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
2 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
3 Wang Bottling Co: This is correct. "Wang Bottling Co" is a bottling company, meaning that it specializes in putting products in bottles (or "bottling" products). A "beverage" is a more formal word for a drink, and is often used in the service industry. When a company is "wholly owned", it means that it is "100% owned" by another company or individual.
3 Wang Jewelry: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
3 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not produce these items.
3 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
3 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would be unlikely to manufacture these items.
3 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
4 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is correct. "Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber" would likely manufacture items such as "tires", "pencil erasers" and "elastic bands", which are all made from rubber. "Rubber" is a fantastic elastic polymer that originates from South and Central America. Apparently, the Spanish Conquistadores were so astounded by the vigorous bouncing of the rubber balls of the Aztecs that they wondered if the balls were enchanted by evil spirits.
4 Wang Jewelry: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
4 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
4 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
4 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
4 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
5 Wang Sports: This is correct. According to the report, "Wang Sports" makes "sports apparel and athletic products". "Sneakers" (or "trainers" in British English) are a type of sports shoe. A "racket" (or "racquet") is a type of bat used to hit balls in sport, for example: a tennis racket.
5 Wang Jewelry: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
5 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
5 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
5 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
5 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would not be the type of company that manufactures these items.
Exercise 2
Bling Bling! Let's talk jewels, my friends!
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms. Not all were used in this conversation.
This is a piece of jewelry worn below the head, which rests on a person's chest. Icarus compliments Horatio on this item in the dialogue.
This is a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, usually circular. (This term was not used in the dialogue)
This is a piece of jewelry worn around the finger, often as a symbol of marriage or commitment. (This term was not used in the dialogue)
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms. Not all were used in this conversation.
This is a piece of jewelry worn below the head, which rests on a person's chest. Icarus compliments Horatio on this item in the dialogue.
"For my birthday this year, my husband gave me a pearl ."
This is a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, usually circular. (This term was not used in the dialogue)
"He bought me a lovely for our anniversary but it's so small I can't put my hand through it."
This is a piece of jewelry worn around the finger, often as a symbol of marriage or commitment. (This term was not used in the dialogue)
"I proposed to my girlfriend with a beautiful diamond ."
Bling Bling! Let's talk jewels, my friends!
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms. Not all were used in this conversation.
This is a piece of jewelry worn below the head, which rests on a person's chest. Icarus compliments Horatio on this item in the dialogue.
This is a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, usually circular. (This term was not used in the dialogue)
This is a piece of jewelry worn around the finger, often as a symbol of marriage or commitment. (This term was not used in the dialogue)
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms. Not all were used in this conversation.
This is a piece of jewelry worn below the head, which rests on a person's chest. Icarus compliments Horatio on this item in the dialogue.
"For my birthday this year, my husband gave me a pearl necklace 1."
This is a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, usually circular. (This term was not used in the dialogue)
"He bought me a lovely bracelet 2 for our anniversary but it's so small I can't put my hand through it."
This is a piece of jewelry worn around the finger, often as a symbol of marriage or commitment. (This term was not used in the dialogue)
"I proposed to my girlfriend with a beautiful diamond ring 3."
1 necklace: A "necklace" is a piece of jewelry worn around the neck. In this meeting, Icarus compliments Horatio's necklace, saying that it goes well with "his neck". The "neck" is the part of the body above the torso which connects the head to the chest. "A lace" refers to a cord or string, such as the ones used for tying shoes.
2 bracelet: A "bracelet" is a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist (the extension of the hand which leads to the arm).
3 ring: A "ring" is a piece of jewelry worn around the finger, often symbolizing a romantic commitment. The term also refers to any circular object, shape or arrangement. For example, there is a ring of hills surrounding the village.
Exercise 3
This company might produce earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. =
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. =
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. =
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. =
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. =
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. =
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. =
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. =
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. =
This company might produce earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. = Wang Jewelry 1
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. = Wang Automotive 2
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. = Wang Bottling Co 3
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. = Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber 4
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. = Wang Sports 5
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. = Wang Automotive 2
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. = Wang Bottling Co 3
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. = Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber 4
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. = Wang Sports 5
1 Wang Jewelry: This is correct. "Wang Jewelry" would likely produce or manufacture these items, called "jewelry" (ornaments worn on the body such as "earrings" (worn in or on the ear), "necklaces" (worn around the neck), and "bracelets" (worn around the wrist).
1 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not produce these items.
1 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not produce these items.
1 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
1 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would not be the type of company that manufactures these items.
1 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
2 Wang Automotive: This is correct. "Wang Automotive" would manufacture appliances and parts for cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles. A "(car) part" is any piece of machinery or material that is used for a car, such as the wheels, or the windows. A "spark plug" is a car part that ignites the gas in the car's engine. The "steering wheel" is the wheel used by the driver to direct the vehicle. A "muffler" is located near the engine and helps to lower the noise of the engine.
2 Wang Jewelery: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
2 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not produce these items.
2 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would not manufacture these items.
2 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautics company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
2 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
3 Wang Bottling Co: This is correct. "Wang Bottling Co" is a bottling company, meaning that it specializes in putting products in bottles (or "bottling" products). A "beverage" is a more formal word for a drink, and is often used in the service industry. When a company is "wholly owned", it means that it is "100% owned" by another company or individual.
3 Wang Jewelry: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
3 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not produce these items.
3 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
3 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would be unlikely to manufacture these items.
3 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
4 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is correct. "Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber" would likely manufacture items such as "tires", "pencil erasers" and "elastic bands", which are all made from rubber. "Rubber" is a fantastic elastic polymer that originates from South and Central America. Apparently, the Spanish Conquistadores were so astounded by the vigorous bouncing of the rubber balls of the Aztecs that they wondered if the balls were enchanted by evil spirits.
4 Wang Jewelry: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
4 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
4 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
4 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
4 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
5 Wang Sports: This is correct. According to the report, "Wang Sports" makes "sports apparel and athletic products". "Sneakers" (or "trainers" in British English) are a type of sports shoe. A "racket" (or "racquet") is a type of bat used to hit balls in sport, for example: a tennis racket.
5 Wang Jewelry: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
5 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
5 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
5 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
5 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would not be the type of company that manufactures these items.
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