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"sterling" in Chinese (Simplified)

英镑纯银优秀的(人或品质)

Definition

“Sterling” 通常指英国的官方货币(英镑),或指特定纯度的纯银。也可以用来形容某人或某物非常优秀。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Pound sterling' 仅指英国货币。'Sterling silver' 是指92.5%的纯银。形容人时(如 'sterling qualities'),较正式或文学用法,日常口语较少见。注意区分货币和材料两种意思。

Examples

The UK uses the sterling as its currency.

英国使用**英镑**作为货币。

This ring is made of sterling silver.

这枚戒指是用**纯银**做的。

She gave a sterling performance at the concert.

她在音乐会上有一次**杰出的**表演。

Do you accept payments in sterling or just euros?

你们收**英镑**还是只收欧元?

My grandmother always said he was a sterling gentleman.

我奶奶总说他是位**出色的**绅士。

That was a sterling effort—you really went above and beyond.

那真是一次**杰出的**努力——你真的超出了预期。