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sapphire

/ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/

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noun

蓝宝石，青玉。

A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

Examples :

"My grandmother's necklace featured a beautiful sapphire, reflecting the light beautifully. "

我奶奶的项链上有一颗美丽的蓝宝石，晶莹剔透，能很好地反射光芒。

material geology mineral value color

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noun

蓝宝石，青玉

A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.

Examples :

"The scientist analyzed the sample of sapphire, noting its unusual yellow hue. "

科学家分析了这块蓝宝石的样本，注意到它那不寻常的黄色色泽.

mineral material geology

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noun

群青色, 宝蓝色

A deep blue colour.

Examples :

"Her new dress was the color of a sapphire, a deep, beautiful blue. "

她新买的裙子是群青色的，那种深邃而美丽的蓝色，像蓝宝石一样。

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noun

蓝宝石蜂鸟

Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.

Examples :

"My aunt saw a beautiful sapphire hummingbird flitting around the flowers in her garden. "

我姑妈看见一只美丽的蓝宝石蜂鸟在她花园里的花丛中飞来飞去。

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noun

飒爽蓝灰蝶，蓝宝石蝴蝶

Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus.

Examples :

"While hiking in Southeast Asia, the butterfly enthusiast excitedly pointed out a sapphire flitting amongst the ferns. "

在东南亚徒步时，那位蝴蝶爱好者兴奋地指着一只在蕨类植物间飞舞的飒爽蓝灰蝶（蓝宝石蝴蝶）。

animal insect biology nature

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adjective

湛蓝色的，蔚蓝色的

Of a deep blue colour.

Examples :

"Her sapphire dress shimmered in the sunlight. "

她那件湛蓝色的连衣裙在阳光下闪闪发光。

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adjective

蓝宝石的, 四十五周年的

Pertaining to a 45th year

Examples :

"Here are a few options, ranging in formality: * The couple celebrated their sapphire anniversary with a party for family and friends. "

这对夫妇举办了一个家庭朋友聚会，庆祝他们的蓝宝石婚（四十五周年结婚纪念日）。

age time number