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sterling

/ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/ American
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  • n. 英镑
  • n. 标准纯银
  • adj. 英国货币的
  • adj. 标准纯度的
  • adj. 优秀的, 可靠的
Definition
  • n. the standard money of the United Kingdom
  • n. silver of a fixed high quality
  • adj. relating to British money
  • adj. of an accepted standard of purity
  • adj. of very high quality and completely reliable
Example
She was paid in pounds sterling for her work abroad.
她在国外工作的报酬是以英镑支付的。
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