sterling
英 ['stɜːlɪŋ]
美 ['stɝlɪŋ]
- adj. 纯正的；英币的；纯银制的
- n. 英国货币；标准纯银
- n. (Sterling)人名；(德)施特林；(英、西、瑞典)斯特林
助记提示
1. star => sterling.
2. Sterling 'British money' originated as a term for an English silver penny from the 13th to the 15th centuries.
3. The first ones struck had the design of a small star on them – hence the name sterling (and its now defunct variant starling), literally 'little star'.
双语例句
- 1. He said the over-valuation of sterling was throttling industry.
- 他认为英镑价值过高阻碍了工业发展。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The Chancellor is boxed in by inflation targets and sterling.
- 财政大臣被通货膨胀目标和英镑逼得束手无策。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. The stamps had to be paid for in sterling.
- 这些邮票必须用英镑购买。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. Those are sterling qualities to be admired in anyone.
- 那些是在任何人身上都值得敬佩的优秀品质。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. Travel agents charge 1 per cent commission on sterling cheques.
- 旅行社对英镑支票收取1%的服务费。
来自柯林斯例句
