[C]便士 (in Britain since 1971) a unit of money equal to one hundredth of a pound; (in Britain before 1971) a unit of money equal to one twelfth of a shilling
[C](美国、加拿大的)一分钱 (in the US and Canada)(a coin worth) a cent
[S]少量的钱 a small amount of money
英英释义
Noun:
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
双语例句
1. The directors of this company feel he's worth every penny.
这家公司的主管们觉得他值得栽培。
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2. Unleaded gasoline rose more than a penny a gallon.
无铅汽油每加仑涨了1分多。
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3. Government penny-pinching is blamed for the decline in food standards.
政府吝啬被指责是食品标准下降的原因。
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4. Penny's only son was the apple of her eye.
彭妮的独子是她的心肝宝贝。
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5. The operation cost £100,000 and it was worth every penny.
那次手术花了10万英镑，但是花得非常值。
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用作名词 (n.)
I only have a few pennies with me. 我身上只有几个便士。
He said that he wouldn't lend me a penny. 他说过他一便士都不愿借给我。
He felt in his pocket for a penny. 他在口袋里摸索着找一个便士。
He keeps track of every penny he spend. 他记录他花掉的每一分钱。
We should make every penny count. 我们每一分钱都要花在刀刃上。
用作名词 (n.)
There are 100 pence in a pound. 一英镑等于100便士。
The ticket cost 40 pence. 这张票花了40便士。
I had but two pence in my pocket. 我口袋里只有两个便士。
I have five shillings and a few pence. 我有五先令和几个便士。
He's never turned an honest penny in his life. 他一生中没有用正当手段赚过一分钱。
The journey won't cost you a penny if you come in my car. 如果你坐我的车去,一分钱也不用花。
To help his neighbor out, he emptied his purse to the last penny. 为了帮助邻居解决困难,他倾囊相助。
