lapidary
/ˈlæpɪdərɪ; ?@ -derɪ; `læpəˌdɛrɪ/ adj
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1 [attrib 作定语]
of gems or stones, esp of their cutting, polishing or engraving 宝石的; 玉石的; （尤指）宝石或玉石切割、 琢磨或雕刻的.
2 (approv 褒) dignified and concise 优雅简洁的
a lapidary inscription, proverb, speech, etc 精确的铭文、 谚语、 演讲等. lapidary, n person who cuts, polishes, sets or engraves gems 宝石匠.