treasure trove

noun

UK/ˈtreʒ.ə ˌtrəʊv/
US/ˈtreʒ.ɚ ˌtroʊv/

Definitions of treasure trove noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A large quantity of money or valuable items discovered hidden and seemingly without an owner.

    (被藏匿的)一批珍宝;(被藏匿的)一批宝藏

    • The old attic proved to be a treasure trove of vintage toys.

      这个旧阁楼被证明是一个古董玩具的宝库。

    • Archaeologists discovered a treasure trove of pottery in the ancient tomb.

      考古学家在古墓中发现了大量的陶器宝藏。

    • The library is a treasure trove of local history for researchers.

      这座图书馆是研究人员了解当地历史的宝库。

Phrases of treasure trove noun

  • a treasure trove of something

    A place or source that is full of something valuable or desirable.

    丰富的…,…的宝库

    This old bookstore is a treasure trove of rare books.

    这家旧书店是珍贵书籍的宝库。