gem
n
1 precious stone or jewel, esp when cut and polished 宝石(尤指经切割打磨的)
a crown studded with gems 镶宝石的皇冠.
2 (fig 比喻) thing highly valued for beauty or some other special quality 宝物; 精华; 珍品; 美丽绝伦的事物
This picture is the gem (ie the best) of the collection. 这幅画是收藏的珍品.
a gem of a place, ie an excellent place 胜地
That restaurant is a little gem. 那餐厅是个小乐园.
She's a real gem! 她美如仙子!
I'm not sure whether to go to the one about accidents.
我还没有确定是否去参加那个关于事故的报告。
Being a good listener means much more than just listening with ears. Eyes mean that I should look at you while you are speaking as a sign of respect. In other words I should not watch TV, or look over your shoulder at other people while we are talking