Word · Frequency #18684
prized
/praɪzd/
adjective
被看作最有价值的
considered to be very valuable or important
常用于描述珍视的物品或品质
- 1.
Highly valued, cherished.
深受珍视的；珍贵的
深受珍视的；珍贵的
In use
This photograph is one of my most prized possessions.
The scientist received a prized award for her groundbreaking research.
Among his collection, the ancient coin was the most prized item.
be prized for sth
后接表示原因的名词或动名词。
This painting is prized for its historical significance.
这幅画因其历史意义而备受珍视。
be prized as sth
后接表示身份或角色的名词。
She is prized as a mentor by her colleagues.
她被同事们视为宝贵的导师。
prized + noun
prized 作定语，修饰名词。
The museum houses many prized artifacts.
该博物馆收藏了许多珍贵的文物。
Common mistakes
I prized my grandmother's ring very much.My grandmother's ring is very much prized.
prized 是形容词，意为‘被珍视的’，不能用作谓语动词。应改为 be prized 结构，保留被动含义。
This painting is prized to its historical value.This painting is prized for its historical value.
表示‘因……而被珍视’时，介词用 for，而非 to。学习者常受中文‘对于’影响误用 to。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
常作定语或表语，后接 for/as 表示原因或身份
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