1888, from treasure trove (c. 1550), from Anglo-French tresor trové (late 12c.), translating Latin thesaurus inventus, literally "treasure found." Originally any precious metal object one finds hidden whose owner is unknown. As this usually meant ancient hoards, the term came to mean "treasure hoard" in popular use. Rendered treasure found from mid-15c. French trove is past participle of trover "to find," from Old French trover, torver, of unknown origin, perhaps from Latin turbare "to move" (hence "to seek for") or Medieval Latin *tropare "to compose, sing."
雙語例句
1. The society's archives are a treasure trove for scholars.
該協會的檔案對學者來說簡直是寶藏。
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2. This Islington shop is a treasure trove of beautiful bridalwear.
這家位于伊斯靈頓區的商店里匯聚了各種漂亮的新娘服裝。
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3. The dictionary is a vast treasure trove of information.
那本詞典是個巨大的信息寶庫。
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4. Windsor Castle is quite literally an antique treasure trove.
溫莎城堡確實是名副其實的古物寶藏。
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5. He assembled a rich trove of Chinese porcelain.