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precious

/ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/adjective · B1
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소중한

Of high value or worth.

kostbar소중한

B1
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The crown had many precious gemstones. This building work needs site access, and tell the city council that I don't care about a few lorry tyre ruts across their precious grass verge.
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