新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

cherish

英  [ˈtʃerɪʃ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • cherishes , cherishing , cherished

    1[T 及物动词] 珍藏(希望、记忆等)

    If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.

    近义词

    treasure

    双语例句

    例:

    The president will cherish the memory of this visit to Ohio.

    总统将铭记这次对俄亥俄州的访问。

    2[T 及物动词] 珍爱

    If you cherish someone or something, you take good care of them because you love them.

    双语例句

    例:

    He genuinely loved and cherished her.

    他真心爱过并珍惜过她。

    3[T 及物动词] 珍视 , 维护(权利、特权、原则)

    If you cherish a right, a privilege, or a principle, you regard it as important and try hard to keep it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Chinese people cherish their independence and sovereignty.

    中国人民珍视他们的独立和主权。