"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。