"tuppence" in Chinese (Simplified)
两个便士一文不值(引申)
Definition
一种英国非常小的硬币,价值两个便士;也可比喻微不足道或不重要的东西。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个词现在作为钱币很少见,主要用于比喻,比如“my tuppence worth”(表达个人小观点)。是英式英语,带有一点老派的感觉。
Examples
He found a tuppence on the street.
他在街上捡到了一枚**两个便士的硬币**。
She gave him a tuppence for helping.
她因为帮忙给了他**两个便士**。
A tuppence isn't worth much today.
现在**两个便士**已经不值多少钱了。
Let me give you my tuppence worth on the matter.
让我说一句我自己的**小见解**吧。
Honestly, I wouldn’t give a tuppence for that idea.
说实话,我对那个想法一点儿**价值**都不看好。
No one asked for my tuppence, but here it is anyway.
没人请我给**建议**,但我还是要说。