"threepence" in Chinese (Traditional)
三便士(英國舊幣)
Definition
Threepence 是指一種英國舊硬幣,面值三便士,在1971年前於英國使用。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
這個詞現在已罕用,主要見於英國歷史或舊文學。用於討論舊時英國貨幣時。和現代貨幣無關。
Examples
My grandfather has a threepence from the 1930s.
我祖父有一枚1930年代的**三便士**。
A threepence was worth three old British pennies.
一枚**三便士**相當於三枚英國舊便士。
People collected threepence coins as a hobby.
有人把收集**三便士**硬幣當作嗜好。
Have you ever seen a threepence? They're quite rare now.
你看過**三便士**嗎?現在很少見了。
I found a threepence in an old box when I was cleaning the attic.
我打掃閣樓時,在舊箱子裡找到了一枚**三便士**。
Collectors pay a lot for a threepence in good condition these days.
現在,收藏家願意為狀況良好的**三便士**支付高價。