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."
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1. The society's archives are a treasure trove for scholars.
该协会的档案对学者来说简直是宝藏。
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2. This Islington shop is a treasure trove of beautiful bridalwear.
这家位于伊斯灵顿区的商店里汇聚了各种漂亮的新娘服装。
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3. The dictionary is a vast treasure trove of information.
那本词典是个巨大的信息宝库。
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4. Windsor Castle is quite literally an antique treasure trove.
温莎城堡确实是名副其实的古物宝藏。
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5. He assembled a rich trove of Chinese porcelain.