"ninepence" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 九便士（旧英国货币）

Definition

相当于旧英国九便士的硬币或金额。在1971年英国货币改制前使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“ninepence”仅用于历史语境，指的是英国旧货币单位。现在已不再使用，常出现在文学、影视作品中。

Examples

The bread cost ninepence.

面包花了**九便士**。

He found a ninepence on the street.

他在街上捡到了一枚**九便士**。

A ninepence was a small amount of money.

**九便士**是一小笔钱。

Back then, a cup of tea only cost ninepence.

那时候，一杯茶只要**九便士**。

You don't see a ninepence anymore; they're all gone since decimalisation.

现在已经见不到**九便士**了，自从货币改制以后都没了。

Grandpa used to tell stories about what he bought for just ninepence as a boy.

爷爷总是讲小时候用**九便士**能买到什么的故事。