1. | [c] （有孔的）珠子a small piece of glass, wood, etc. with a hole through it, that can be put on a string with others of the same type and worn as jewellery, etc. |
a necklace of wooden beads 一条木珠项链 | |
A bead curtain separated the two rooms. 一挂珠帘子把两个房间分开。 |
2. | [pl] （天主教徒念经时用的）数珠，念珠a rosary |
3. | [c] （液体的）小滴a small drop of liquid |
There were beads of sweat on his forehead. 他的额头上挂满汗珠。 |
