Значение

значений: 2
  1. (неисчисляемое)The highest quality of gemstones, especially of diamonds and pearls.

    the highest quality gems

  2. (шире, неисчисляемое)The highest rank or quality or the greatest degree.

    He's a liar, swindler, and hypocrite—a scoundrel of the first water.

Примеры

предложений: 4
  1. He jumped head first into the water.

    deEr sprang kopfüber ins Wasser. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

  2. He dived head first into the water.

    deMit einem Kopfsprung tauchte er in das Wasser. — Esperantostern

  3. To mold the clay one has to soften it first with water.

  4. After she picked up the first glass and water went all over the place, she called the boss out.

Происхождение

The term originated in the gemstone trade, where it was used to signify water-like clarity

The term originated in the gemstone trade, where it was used to signify water-like clarity.

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Однокоренные

связанных слов: 1
Связанныеfirst-degree

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