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sterling

UK //ˈstɜː.lɪŋ//US //ˈstɝː.lɪŋ//

词源

源自古英语'steorling'(带有星星的小硬币),可能因早期银币上印有星星图案而得名。12世纪开始用于指代英国货币。

noun

❶ 英国货币体系中的英镑,特指具有特定纯度的银币或货币单位。

“The price is listed in sterling.”

(价格以英镑标价。)

“She converted her dollars into sterling.”

(她把美元兑换成了英镑。)

❶ 指人或事物具有极高的品质或可靠性,常用于褒义。

“He is a sterling example of a dedicated teacher.”

(他是敬业教师的杰出典范。)

“Her sterling reputation made her the perfect candidate.”

(她良好的声誉使她成为完美人选。)

同义词:pound, excellent, superb, outstanding, first-rate

adjective

❶ 形容物品由标准纯度的银制成,通常指含92.5%银的合金。

“She wore a sterling silver bracelet.”

(她戴着一个纯银手镯。)

“The shop specializes in sterling silverware.”

(这家店专营纯银餐具。)

❶ 形容人或事物极其优秀、可靠或值得信赖。

“He has a sterling record of public service.”

(他有出色的公共服务记录。)

“The company is known for its sterling quality.”

(这家公司以其卓越的质量闻名。)

同义词:silver, genuine, superior, admirable, reliable

常见短语

pound sterling — 指英国的官方货币单位英镑,常用于金融或正式场合。

“The contract was priced in pound sterling.”

(合同以英镑计价。)

sterling silver — 指含92.5%纯银的合金,常用于制作珠宝和餐具。

“This tea set is made of sterling silver.”

(这套茶具是用纯银制成的。)