early 14c., cherischen, from Old French cheriss-, present participle stem of chierir "to hold dear" (12c., Modern French chérir), from chier "dear," from Latin carus "dear, costly, beloved" (see whore). The Latin word also is the source of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese caro; Old Proven?al, Catalan car. Related: Cherished; cherishing.
雙語例句
1. The president will cherish the memory of this visit to Ohio.
總統(tǒng)將銘記這次俄亥俄之行。
來自柯林斯例句
2. These people cherish their independence and sovereignty.
這些人民珍視他們的獨(dú)立和主權(quán)。
來自柯林斯例句
3. I cherish for you the liveliest feeling of affection and gratitude.
我對你懷有最強(qiáng)烈的愛和感激之情.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
4. Overseas Chinese cherish the memory of their home land.
僑胞想念祖國.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
5. We must cherish experience acquired at the cost of blood.