sterling
US /ˈstɝː.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/
名词
英镑, 英国货币
the standard unit of British money, equal to 100 pence
示例:
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The value of sterling has fluctuated recently.
英镑的价值最近波动很大。
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He exchanged his dollars for sterling.
他把美元兑换成了英镑。
形容词
优秀的, 杰出的, 有价值的
excellent or valuable
示例:
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She gave a sterling performance in the play.
她在剧中表现出色。
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His honesty is one of his most sterling qualities.
他的诚实是他最优秀的品质之一。