
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)