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cent

UK /sent/US /sent/

词源

源自拉丁语 'centum'(意为一百),通过古法语 'cent' 进入英语,反映其作为百分之一单位的本质。

noun

❶ 货币单位,指一元的百分之一,常用于表示小额金额或价格变动的最小单位。

“I found a penny, which is worth one cent.”

(我找到了一分钱,价值一美分。)

“The price increased by 50 cents.”

(价格上涨了50美分。)

❶ 用于比喻极小的数量或价值,常与否定词连用表示毫无价值。

“I wouldn't give a cent for that old car.”

(那辆旧车白送我都不要。)

“Her opinion isn't worth a cent.”

(她的意见一文不值。)

同义词:penny, coin, red cent

常见短语

not a red cent — 强调完全没有钱或价值,常用于否定句加强语气。

“After the robbery, he had not a red cent left.”

(遭抢劫后,他身无分文。)

put in one's two cents — 非正式表达,指主动发表意见,通常指未经邀请的见解。

“She always puts in her two cents during meetings.”

(她总在会议上发表自己的看法。)