sterling
UK/'stә:liŋ/US
IELTSB2
Definitions
n.
British currency, especially the pound
英国货币，英镑
adj.
Of or relating to British currency; of excellent quality or character
英国货币的；优质的，出色的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsterlingother
=sterling
Common Collocations
- 1.pound sterling英镑
- 2.sterling silver纯银
- 3.sterling reputation卓越的声誉
- 4.sterling effort出色的努力
Example Sentences
- 1.
The exchange rate between sterling and the euro has fluctuated significantly this year.
- 2.
She has done a sterling job managing the entire project under tight deadlines.