prize
Significado: An award given to the winner of a competition or for achievement
A prize is something of value given to someone who wins a competition, contest, or lottery, or who achieves something special. Prizes can be monetary awards, trophies, medals, or other valuable items. The word can also be used as a verb meaning to value something highly, and as an adjective to describe something outstanding.
Ejemplos
- She won first prize in the science competition. 她在科学竞赛中获得了一等奖。Ella ganó el primer premio en el concurso de ciencias.彼女は科学コンテストで一等賞を取りました。그녀는 과학 대회에서 1등상을 받았습니다.
- The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the world. 诺贝尔奖是世界上最负盛名的奖项之一。El Premio Nobel es uno de los galardones más prestigiosos del mundo.ノーベル賞は世界で最も権威ある賞の一つです。노벨상은 세계에서 가장 권위 있는 상 중 하나입니다.
- He prizes his collection of vintage records above all else. 他把自己的老式唱片收藏视为珍宝。Él valora su colección de discos antiguos por encima de todo.彼は何よりもヴィンテージレコードのコレクションを大切にしています。그는 무엇보다도 빈티지 레코드 컬렉션을 소중히 여깁니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'pris' meaning 'price, value, reward', from Latin 'pretium' (price, value). Originally the same word as 'price' — both meant 'value'. The spellings diverged in the 16th century to distinguish reward from cost.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The word 'prize' comes from the Old French 'pris' meaning 'price' or 'value.' Originally, a prize referred to goods captured in war, particularly ships seized at sea. The connection between 'prize' and 'price' reminds us that prizes are things of value worth competing for.
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