prize
의미: 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.
예문
- 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.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
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.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
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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