| [/ˈstɜːlɪŋ; ˋstəlɪŋ/] adj 用法:
1 (abbr 缩写 stg) (of coins or precious metal) of standard value and purity; genuine （指硬币或贵金属）标准纯度的, 真的:
sterling silver cutlery 标准纯银的餐具. 用法:
2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (fig 比喻) (of a person or his qualities, etc) admirable or excellent in quality （指人或其品质等）令人钦佩的, 优秀的:
her sterling qualities as an organizer 她那高超的组织才能. sterling 2
n [U] British money 英国货币:
the pound sterling, ie the British ￡ 英镑 *
payable in sterling or American dollars 可用英镑或美元支付. Cf 参看 pound1 2. |