Mary owned many
precious antiques.
玛丽拥有很多珍贵的古董。
Tom's early work is rather
precious and juvenile.
汤姆的早期作品相当做作而且幼稚。
That diamond necklace is truly
precious, it has been passed down in our family for generations.
那条钻石项链真的很珍贵，它是我们家传承了几代人的宝贝。
Our newborn baby is so
precious to us, we can't imagine life without her.
我们的新生儿对我们来说太宝贵了，无法想象没有她的生活。
Time is more
precious than gold, don't waste it.
时间比黄金更宝贵，不要浪费它。
In the eyes of her mother, every word her daughter spoke was
precious.
在母亲眼中，女儿说的每一句话都是宝贵的。
The memories we shared together are
precious and irreplaceable.
我们一起分享的回忆是宝贵的，无可替代的。
Water is a
precious resource, especially in arid regions.
水是一种宝贵的资源，尤其是在干旱地区。
The ancient manuscript was considered
precious due to its historical significance.
由于其历史意义，古代手稿被认为是宝贵的。
Every moment spent learning is a
precious investment in your future.
花在学习上的每一刻都是对未来的宝贵投资。
The friendship between them was as
precious as a rare gemstone.
他们之间的友谊如同稀世宝石一般珍贵。
Her smile was so
precious that it could light up even the darkest day.
她的笑容如此珍贵，即使是最黑暗的日子也能为之点亮。
Making food that the world loves is at the core of General Mills' century-old mission, which embodies a precious sense of dedication.
制作全世界都喜爱的食物是通用磨坊百年使命的核心，这体现了一种宝贵的奉献精神。
So, the Find N3 can capture life's precious moments without missing the fine details," Lau added.
因此，Find N3可以捕捉生命中的珍贵时刻，而不会错过细节。”Lau补充道。
Analysts said the project has helped improve the efficiency of nuclear power plants and stimulated new industries as well, which has provided precious experience to further promote nuclear heating nationwide.
分析人士表示，该项目有助于提高核电站的效率，也刺激了新的产业，为进一步在全国推广核供热提供了宝贵经验。
"Leveraging the power of the Starbucks scale and brand, we have brought traditional wax printing closer to the current generation of young Chinese consumers, by revitalizing this precious heritage craft with an exquisite fusion of tradition and modernity," he said.
他说：“利用星巴克规模和品牌的力量，我们通过将传统与现代巧妙融合，振兴了这一珍贵的传统工艺，使传统蜡染更接近当代中国年轻消费者。”。
We are committed to doing this by continuing our efforts in bettering cataract disease education and developing innovative technologies, solutions and services to help cataract patients regain their precious sight," he said.
我们致力于通过继续加强白内障疾病教育，以及开发创新技术、解决方案和服务，来实现这一目标，帮助白内障患者重获宝贵的视力。”
In the United Arab Emirates, where water consumption is the most precious in the world, each drop of wasted water may add up to an environmental threat.
在世界上水资源最宝贵的阿拉伯联合酋长国，每一滴被浪费的水都可能构成环境威胁。
It will also provide precious experience for its future projects, Wang said.
王说，这也将为它未来的项目提供宝贵的经验。
In addition, application scenarios should be combined with the latest digital technologies to create more commercial and innovative models, which also provide precious opportunities for the transformation and upgrading of enterprises.
此外，应用场景应与最新的数字技术相结合，创造出更具商业性和创新性的模式，这同时也为企业的转型和升级提供了宝贵的机会。
Apart from selling and buying products, CIIE has also provided precious opportunities for Lesaffre to showcase its brand in the Chinese market.
除了买卖产品，CIIE也为乐斯福提供了宝贵的机遇，使其能够在中文市场展示其品牌。
The operation of its first offshore wind power project will also provide precious experience for its future deepwater projects in Guangdong and other provinces, he added.
"The operation of its first offshore wind power project will also provide precious experience for its future projects in Guangdong and other provinces.
These are precious opportunities for Canon to further expand its presence in China," he said.
"The CIIE offers foreign exhibitors a precious opportunity, proving that a small investment could bring a ten thousand-fold profit," said Zhao Ping, head of international trade research at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
Such fundraising opportunities are especially precious for local vaccine developers such as CanSino Biologics because developing high-quality new vaccines means a company must use the first-generation strain of a virus.
This in turn means being sustainable and not overworking the precious land that is used to grow Remy Martin's coveted grapes.
"Chinese brandy producers can embrace precious opportunities to develop the domestic market if they can carry on Chinese wine-making culture, (and) use world class winemaking skills to ensure the brandy quality," said Wang Qi.
The project seeks to help understand how precious the natural equilibrium is and follows the path on which the Milan-based company embarked in 2017 with its Sustainable Natural Rubber Policy, born of the ongoing multi-stakeholder dialogue conducted by the company to govern the sustainable and responsible supply of natural rubber along the whole value chain.
On the other hand, the Colombian government's willingness to expand investment in the oil sector is also a precious opportunity for companies like Sinopec.
He recalled that a company house was precious during the first year he worked at the factory.
Heraeus Precious Metals Technology (China) Co Ltd, a subsidiary of the Germany-based, family-owned international technology giant, opened its $120-million ultramodern precious metals plant at Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Wednesday.
Billed as the world's most advanced precious metals factory, it is spread over 84,000 square meters at the Nanjing Jiangbei New Material Science and Technology Park, one of the top three chemical parks in China, 300 km northwest of Shanghai.
Precious metals are used in key industries in China, generating 1 trillion yuan ($144.5 billion) and providing 3.5 million jobs.
Linda Hu, Heraeus Precious Metal China commercial head, agreed.
"Heraeus will create more value for customers from the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, automobile, electronics and energy industries, and usher in the green development of the entire precious metals value chain (from trading through precious metals products to recycling).
"The largely automated plant, Heraeus' largest investment in China, will integrate precious metals recycling and new precious metals materials production, and is expected to command a 20 percent share of the China market by 2020.
The factory will increase Heraeus' recycling capacity of precious metals in China from 700 to 3,000 metric tons annually, and quadruple its annual capacity to process innovative materials.
"Through such an easy-to-access activity, we hope to let more young people learn more about and fall in love with the precious ancient culture of Dunhuang, to gradually inherit it for themselves, and finally to spread it to more people," said Chen Feifei, head of QQ Music marketing and communication.
The company is also cooperating with Palace Museum in Beijing to "digitalize" precious art pieces there.
Incubyte founder and CEO Rob Precious said, "This is a fantastic opportunity for Incubyte to forge stronger relations with our Chinese partners.
Incubyte创始人兼首席执行官Rob Precious表示：“这对于Incubyte来说是一个绝佳的机会，可以加强我们与中国合作伙伴之间的关系。”
"As youth of the year and the next generation of leaders in this country, the companies have gifted us the precious opportunity to build understanding and deeper perspectives on China's economy and the beauty of thousands of years of history," said Raven Wolfgang Leos, one of the students who went on the trip.
"For the first time, more than 4 million customers put their precious trust in us, and this significant milestone reflects Volkswagen's strong focus on exciting people and meeting their needs," said Jochem Heizmann, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group China.
The company has already made a name for itself in the Chinese market for the last 18 years with its signature skincare collection formulated with Rhodiola Rosea, a precious herb commonly used in TCM preparations.
In 2015, US cosmetics giant Bobbi Brown launched a serum foundation formulated with Cordyceps mushroom extracts, one of the most precious herbs in TCM that is believed to have antiaging properties.
For Swire, it is "precious opportunity".
And there are signs a market could be out here, despite turbulence in precious metal prices.
"Thanks to the Chinese government's preferential policies in recent years, we get a precious opportunity to develop our business in China.
That includes expanding delivery, digital ordering kiosks in restaurants, and rolling out an app that saves precious seconds.
Jan Rinnert, chairman of Heraeus, a family-owned German company engaged in precious and special metals, sensors, specialty light sources, quartz glass and medical technology PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILYLed by Jan Rinnert, Germany's Heraeus expects China's initiative to spawn digital infrastructureOverseeing a business as tough as precious metal recycling, thick film pastes and water decontamination, Jan Rinnert, chairman of German technology company Heraeus, has long recognized the importance of adding a human touch to his management philosophy.
It also provides industrial applications from power electronics systems to electric vehicles, and engages in trading in precious metals such as platinum and gold.
Its latest acquisition of Swiss precious metal processor Argor-Heraeus in April would help kick up a notch in processing capacity for gold and silver.
The buyout accords with an earlier investment in China, where Heraeus broke ground for a plant in Nanjing last year to boost capacity in recycling precious metals and manufacturing chemicals, to grow its local market share to 20 percent by 2020.
As the largest precious metals company in the world and one of the very few companies licensed to trade in precious metals in China, Heraeus has been present in the country for 40 years and generates 30 percent of its entire revenue from here.
Barrick Gold, the world's largest producer of the precious metal, said proceeds from the sale of stakes in one of its biggest mines will be used to pay back debt and fund future investments.
NANGONG AOQING / FOR CHINA DAILYA leading Chinese fishery company and the Dalian University of Technology have established a laboratory to develop underwater robots, which are expected to take the place of divers to catch precious seafood.
The company employs dozens of divers to pick up precious seafood such as trepang (a type of rare sea cucumber), sea urchins and abalone from the sea floor about 20 to 30 meters from the surface.
Wu Zijie, precious metals analyst at Jinrui Futures, said that the safe-haven sentiment is also driving gold prices to new highs.
In my opinion, that practical approach is the precious certainty in an uncertain world.
In my opinion, that practical approach is the precious certainty in an uncertain world," Gabor said.
In my opinion, that practical approach is the precious certainty in an uncertain world," he said.
In addition to minerals, precious and base metals, chemical and agricultural products, Turkiye's exports to China include plastic, rubber, furniture, toys, transportation equipment, and textile and garment goods, custom data showed.
Strong domestic demandChina's economic growth is precious as it came against the backdrop of sluggish global growth this year, Wichai Kinchong Choi, senior vice president of leading Thai bank Kasikornbank, said in a recent interview with Xinhua.
Customs said that exports of commodities such as automobiles and agricultural products increased rapidly, while imports of commodities including audio and video equipment parts, precious metal ore and agricultural products also increased significantly.
"For fruit importers, time is money and every hour is precious.
Peace is precious and development is never easy.
David Phua, partner at the international law firm King & Wood Mallesons, said it is "certainly conceivable "that a basket of currencies combined with precious metals such as gold and silver could become "increasingly important means over time of settling international commodity transactions".
Guangdong's imports of gems and semi-finished precious stones and jewelries also greatly increased, by 72.2 percent and 2.9 times year-on-year, while imports of meats, aquatic products and dairy products increased by 33.5, 23.7 and 20.1 percent year-on-year, a statement from Guangdong Customs said.
"The favorable tax treatment is precious help that came at the right time, especially for a small business like us," Gu said.
"We will strengthen the supply of important raw materials to stabilize prices, bolster the supply of key products such as potash fertilizers and rare and precious metals, and help automakers deal with chip shortages," he added.
"Although the 1,000 yuan of cost reduction is not much, it is a precious help that came at the right time, for a small restaurant like ours," Zhang said.
"Pakistan is a source of many precious gemstones－rubies, emeralds and sapphires in particular－but many in China's growing middle-income group have not been aware of this even as their appetite for luxuries has increased.
He also said the country's market entities reached 150 million in China this year and 70 percent of them are active operators, which will be a precious resource for economic stability and long-term development.
"Yet, at the same time, it proved that the current achievements and core values of the WTO are precious.
Many businesses and governments in Africa long relied on aging railroads and port facilities to ship valuable cargo such as coal and precious metals for export.
Fluctuation of gold prices and the recovery of the Chinese domestic economy have fueled gold investment demand, while sales promotions have also encouraged purchases of the precious metal, it said.
Exchange traded funds with gold holdings sold the precious metal last year as economic growth revived and again this year as attention turned to interest rate rises that would make gold assets less attractive.
"One country, two systems" is an invaluable and precious opportunity for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
In addition to minerals, precious and base metals, and agricultural products, the bloc's exports to China include natural rubber, timber and materials of textile and garment goods.
"Whether it be a diamond, a precious metal or a more affordable choice, it appears that you need something to symbolize your commitment to love," he said.
Overall exports have recovered to the level seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, with the total value of precious jewelry exports reaching about 66.7 billion yuan in 2022, an 18 percent increase compared to 2019.
The consumption of gold jewelry in the world's largest consumer market of the precious metal increased 5.72 percent to 552.04 tons in the first nine months of this year, the association said on Wednesday, while the consumption of gold bars and coins rose 15.98 percent year-on-year to 222.37 tons and industrial and other gold uses amounted to 60.66 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 5.53 percent.
This gift from ancient times, cherished through the ages, remains a valuable treasure and a testament to the precious cultural heritage that enriches our art of living.
This, in turn, helped buoy demand for the precious metal.
"Gold buying by the People's Bank of China (the central bank) is likely to remain strong in the second half, which may also spur investment in the precious metal," Wang said.
Wang Lixin, CEO of the World Gold Council (China), said the second half of a year is the traditional peak season for holiday-related gold jewelry consumption, which is likely to drive up demand for the precious metal.
Meanwhile, central banks' gold buying is likely to remain strong in the second half, which may influence Chinese investors' decisions to invest in the precious metal, he said.
The consumption of gold jewelry in the world's largest consumer market of the precious metal increased 14.82 percent to 368.26 tons in the first six months of this year, the association said in a report on Tuesday.
As limited editions are more precious, having the limited editions makes them feel good," said canyinj.
At present, there is a wide variety of high-value, precious flowers planted at the base, including over 5 million cherry blossoms and over 200,000 Annabelle hydrangea bulbs.
China's gold production has recovered to pre-pandemic levels as demand for the precious metal and jewelry jumped during the first quarter, with people seeking safe havens away from jittery financial markets, said an industry association on Tuesday.
Health-conscious, time-strapped consumers driving business for convenienceAre you tired of spending your weekends running errands and frittering away your precious time on tedious tasks in the kitchen?
A potential economic rebound and consumers' recognition of gold's role as a store of value is expected to spur growth in demand for the precious metal in China in the fourth quarter, following a demand surge in the third quarter, experts said.
Roland Wang, regional CEO of WGC (China), said at a media conference on Thursday that a few gold wholesalers in Shenzhen are ramping up jewelry production in expectation that demand for the precious metal may rise in the second half, as prices are much lower now compared with those in the first quarter, and the COVID-19 pandemic is under greater control.
Domestic output of the precious metal rose as major gold-mining areas－including Shandong province－have resumed operations, according to the China Gold Association.
根据中国黄金协会的数据，随着包括山东省在内的主要金矿开采区恢复运营，国内贵金属产量有所上升。
In fact, for consumers following Dong's livestreaming, they are not buying corn or books, but the company's precious values for society.
Importers can wait at peak times and buy the precious metal when prices fall.
Our company was founded on precious research and studies led by the pioneering academicians at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which were further developed by the next four generations of scientists," he said.
"Although the 1,000 yuan of cost reduction is not much, it is a precious help that comes at the right time for a small restaurant like ours," Zhang said.
Smartphones contain many precious and rare earth metals that make them valuable targets for recycle drives as China, the world's largest smartphone market, seeks to reduce carbon emissions, South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday.
Gold consumption in the nation during Chinese Lunar New Year boomed, indicating rosy growth prospects, with promotions from retailers and relatively low prices enhancing the attractiveness of the precious metal for many Chinese consumers, the World Gold Council said.
The effective pandemic controls in 2021 and macroeconomic policies have supported demand, putting gold consumption on a recovery course, while the rapid development of the country's new energy industry and electronics industry has also encouraged purchases of the precious metal, said the association.
Hao Bao is a boy's name, meaning precious.
郝宝是一个男孩的名字，意为珍贵。
"The three-way rare earth asset restructuring will concentrate the annual mining quota for respectively 70 percent of medium and heavy rare earths and 30 percent of light rare earths," said Hu Weijian, an analyst with the rare and precious metal segment of consultancy firm Shanghai Ganglian E-commerce Holding Co, known as Mysteel.
“此次三方稀土资产整合将集中调配中重稀土年开采配额的70%以及轻稀土年开采配额的30%。”上海钢联电子商务股份有限公司（简称“我的钢铁网”，Mysteel）稀有与贵金属板块分析师胡伟健表示。
"I am not going to let my child stay at home doing nothing, as after-school time is too precious to be wasted.
“我绝不会让我的孩子待在家里无所事事，因为课余时间太过宝贵，不容浪费。”
According to Zhang, parents are planning to travel with their kids during the summer period, and they consider traveling as precious learning opportunities for kids.
张认为，家长们计划在暑期带孩子们出游，并且他们视旅行对孩子而言是宝贵的学习机会。
"HIS optimizes patient treatment processes, saving precious time for patients while improving their hospital experience," said Lin Lin, CEO of PingAn-Lenovo.
“平安联想集团首席执行官林林表示：‘HIS系统优化了患者的治疗流程，既为患者节省了宝贵时间，又提升了他们的住院体验。’”
GI certification shows key products have specific origin, unique qualitiesBEIJING－A group of trucks carrying 50 metric tons of yacai, a mustard green native to Southwest China's Sichuan province, recently headed to Shanghai－a precious cargo ultimately on its way to Germany and a growing European market.
这段文字的中文翻译是："GI认证表明关键产品具有特定的原产地和独特的品质。北京——一批载有50吨四川特产榨菜的卡车最近驶向上海，这些宝贵的货物最终将前往德国和日益增长的欧洲市场。
Furthermore, with such a solution, medical equipment onboard ambulances can monitor patient signs in real time and upload the data to a hospital so that it is able to gain access to the patient's health condition in advance, thus saving precious time.
此外，通过这样的解决方案，救护车上的医疗设备能够实时监测病人生命体征，并将数据上传至医院，使得医院能够提前了解到患者的健康状况，从而节省宝贵的时间。
The larger a city is, the more precious are its land and other resources.
城市的规模越大，其土地和其他资源就越宝贵。
The rapid recovery of China's wedding market from the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted gold consumption in the third quarter and will continue to lift sales of the precious metal in the last three months of the year, an expert said.
一位专家表示，中国婚庆市场从新冠疫情中迅速恢复提振了第三季度的黄金消费，并将在今年最后三个月继续推高这种贵金属的销售。
Zhu Yi, a senior analyst for metals and mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, said customers adjusting to higher gold prices, along with greater investment demand, are a recipe for the precious metal's potential price acceleration in 2021.
彭博情报(Bloomberg Intelligence)金属与矿业领域的高级分析师朱毅表示，客户对更高黄金价格的适应以及投资需求的增长，是2021年贵金属价格潜在加速上涨的有利条件。