Definition of sterling in English:

sterling

noun ˈstəːlɪŋˈstərlɪŋ

mass noun

1British money.
英国货币
prices in sterling are shown
价格以英国货币标示。
as modifier issues of sterling bonds
英镑债券的发行。
Example sentencesExamples
- They froze his accounts worth 4 million sterling pounds.
- The officers seized 230 kilos in pure cocaine and £1 million sterling in assorted currency from the boat.
- Perhaps the major threat to sterling comes from the long-standing association between the British and US economies.
- Manufacturing exports have not done too badly, despite sterling's strength.
- But why are all prices charged in sterling on an Irish airline, even on flights between two eurozone countries?
- Consequently sterling is a currency of significant influence.
- The Irish band made a staggering £60 million sterling in 2001 with their world tour.
- Depreciation of sterling against the US dollar has also been a contributing factor to the decline in gross margins.
- The global slowdown and sterling's continued strength against the euro have reduced sales volumes and profitability.
- Both have been selling sterling, taking advantage of its recent fall.
- Economists say the current exchange rate of around 1.4 euros to the pound is about the right price at which sterling should convert to the euro.
- Some of the Irish money was converted into sterling and is believed to have been smuggled back into the country, the sources said.
- Visitors from the Republic pay the standard brochure rate in Irish pounds even though the price is quoted in sterling.
- They are cashing in on demand from the North where the value of sterling keeps prices high.
- The strength of sterling against other currencies can turn an enjoyable holiday into an expensive trip.
- This hasn't been a good year to be earning money in dollars and reporting profits in sterling.
- Britain has been skittish in the extreme about abandoning pound sterling for the euro.
- In the historiography of post-war Britain, the management of sterling as an international currency is often seen as an example of this dilemma.
- Although the strength of sterling is often cited as a deterrent to investment, inward investment into Britain is still very high.
- He blames the continued strength of sterling against other currencies, particularly the euro.
2
as modifier a sterling spoon
一把银匙。
short for sterling silver

adjective ˈstəːlɪŋˈstərlɪŋ

(of a person or their work or qualities) excellent or valuable.
〈主英〉（人或其工作、努力或品质）极好的，优秀的；有价值的
this organization does sterling work for youngsters
这个组织为青少年提供优良的服务。
Example sentencesExamples
- The ladies' committee, moreover, received praise for its sterling work in distributing leaflets and obtaining signatures on petitions.
- I'm sure his contorted expression of awe and sadness was a sterling effort.
- Ingrid has been doing some sterling work on the problems in the Sudan.
- How else would they recognise the sterling qualities that mark her as a unique writer?
- Yet there is one common thread and that is the frequent letters of thanks from patients and their grateful relatives for the sterling work of our local hospitals and health services.
- Pupils at a Bury high school have been rewarded for their sterling environmental efforts.
- A most wonderful lady of sterling qualities, she was deeply religious.
- Great young achievers from throughout the county have been honoured for their sterling community work.
- He also produced a sterling performance.
- Finally, the President's sterling reputation became tarnished.
- He's got a wonderful nanny, she's doing a sterling job.
- As well as the television dramas there has been some sterling film work.
- Sincere, gentle and kind, she possessed all the sterling qualities of a true wife and mother.
- The junior committee do a sterling job in organising and coaching the junior members.
- They are committed to the cause and do a sterling job for the community.
- He won many hearts for his sterling performances.
- George was a most remarkable man of sterling qualities, a wonderful example to his family.
- He praised the sterling work of the Friends of St. Patrick's for their enormous contributions to the betterment of the life of patients and staff at the hospital.
- We strolled along the Golden Mile and made a sterling effort of prohibiting sleep.
- Yes, your sterling reputation is something I'm well aware of, Commander.
Synonyms
excellent, first-rate, first-class, exceptional, outstanding, splendid, superlative, of the first order, of the highest order, of the first water, magnificent, wonderful, fine, great, praiseworthy, laudable, admirable
informal A1, stellar, top-notch

Origin

Middle English: probably from steorra 'star' + -ling (because some early Norman pennies bore a small star). Until recently one popular theory was that the coin was originally made by Easterling moneyers (from the ‘eastern’ Hanse towns), but the stressed first syllable would not have been dropped.

Rhymes

Stirling

Definition of sterling in US English:

sterling

nounˈstərliNGˈstərlɪŋ

1British money.
英国货币
prices in sterling are shown
价格以英国货币标示。
as modifier issues of sterling bonds
英镑债券的发行。
Example sentencesExamples
- Both have been selling sterling, taking advantage of its recent fall.
- Some of the Irish money was converted into sterling and is believed to have been smuggled back into the country, the sources said.
- The strength of sterling against other currencies can turn an enjoyable holiday into an expensive trip.
- The global slowdown and sterling's continued strength against the euro have reduced sales volumes and profitability.
- Britain has been skittish in the extreme about abandoning pound sterling for the euro.
- Economists say the current exchange rate of around 1.4 euros to the pound is about the right price at which sterling should convert to the euro.
- But why are all prices charged in sterling on an Irish airline, even on flights between two eurozone countries?
- They froze his accounts worth 4 million sterling pounds.
- The officers seized 230 kilos in pure cocaine and £1 million sterling in assorted currency from the boat.
- They are cashing in on demand from the North where the value of sterling keeps prices high.
- Manufacturing exports have not done too badly, despite sterling's strength.
- Depreciation of sterling against the US dollar has also been a contributing factor to the decline in gross margins.
- In the historiography of post-war Britain, the management of sterling as an international currency is often seen as an example of this dilemma.
- Although the strength of sterling is often cited as a deterrent to investment, inward investment into Britain is still very high.
- The Irish band made a staggering £60 million sterling in 2001 with their world tour.
- Visitors from the Republic pay the standard brochure rate in Irish pounds even though the price is quoted in sterling.
- This hasn't been a good year to be earning money in dollars and reporting profits in sterling.
- Consequently sterling is a currency of significant influence.
- He blames the continued strength of sterling against other currencies, particularly the euro.
- Perhaps the major threat to sterling comes from the long-standing association between the British and US economies.
1. 1.1
  as modifier a sterling spoon
  一把银匙。
  short for sterling silver

adjectiveˈstərliNGˈstərlɪŋ

(of a person or their work, efforts, or qualities) excellent or valuable.
〈主英〉（人或其工作、努力或品质）极好的，优秀的；有价值的
this organization does sterling work for youngsters
这个组织为青少年提供优良的服务。
Example sentencesExamples
- Pupils at a Bury high school have been rewarded for their sterling environmental efforts.
- As well as the television dramas there has been some sterling film work.
- He also produced a sterling performance.
- Yes, your sterling reputation is something I'm well aware of, Commander.
- A most wonderful lady of sterling qualities, she was deeply religious.
- How else would they recognise the sterling qualities that mark her as a unique writer?
- He's got a wonderful nanny, she's doing a sterling job.
- Yet there is one common thread and that is the frequent letters of thanks from patients and their grateful relatives for the sterling work of our local hospitals and health services.
- The junior committee do a sterling job in organising and coaching the junior members.
- Sincere, gentle and kind, she possessed all the sterling qualities of a true wife and mother.
- He won many hearts for his sterling performances.
- Great young achievers from throughout the county have been honoured for their sterling community work.
- Finally, the President's sterling reputation became tarnished.
- We strolled along the Golden Mile and made a sterling effort of prohibiting sleep.
- I'm sure his contorted expression of awe and sadness was a sterling effort.
- The ladies' committee, moreover, received praise for its sterling work in distributing leaflets and obtaining signatures on petitions.
- George was a most remarkable man of sterling qualities, a wonderful example to his family.
- Ingrid has been doing some sterling work on the problems in the Sudan.
- He praised the sterling work of the Friends of St. Patrick's for their enormous contributions to the betterment of the life of patients and staff at the hospital.
- They are committed to the cause and do a sterling job for the community.
Synonyms
excellent, first-rate, first-class, exceptional, outstanding, splendid, superlative, of the first order, of the highest order, of the first water, magnificent, wonderful, fine, great, praiseworthy, laudable, admirable

Origin

Middle English: probably from steorra ‘star’ + -ling (because some early Norman pennies bore a small star). Until recently one popular theory was that the coin was originally made by Easterling moneyers (from the ‘eastern’ Hanse towns), but the stressed first syllable would not have been dropped.

单词	sterling
释义	Definition of sterling in English: sterling noun ˈstəːlɪŋˈstərlɪŋ mass noun 1British money. 英国货币 prices in sterling are shown 价格以英国货币标示。 as modifier issues of sterling bonds 英镑债券的发行。 Example sentencesExamples They froze his accounts worth 4 million sterling pounds. The officers seized 230 kilos in pure cocaine and £1 million sterling in assorted currency from the boat. Perhaps the major threat to sterling comes from the long-standing association between the British and US economies. Manufacturing exports have not done too badly, despite sterling's strength. But why are all prices charged in sterling on an Irish airline, even on flights between two eurozone countries? Consequently sterling is a currency of significant influence. The Irish band made a staggering £60 million sterling in 2001 with their world tour. Depreciation of sterling against the US dollar has also been a contributing factor to the decline in gross margins. The global slowdown and sterling's continued strength against the euro have reduced sales volumes and profitability. Both have been selling sterling, taking advantage of its recent fall. Economists say the current exchange rate of around 1.4 euros to the pound is about the right price at which sterling should convert to the euro. Some of the Irish money was converted into sterling and is believed to have been smuggled back into the country, the sources said. Visitors from the Republic pay the standard brochure rate in Irish pounds even though the price is quoted in sterling. They are cashing in on demand from the North where the value of sterling keeps prices high. The strength of sterling against other currencies can turn an enjoyable holiday into an expensive trip. This hasn't been a good year to be earning money in dollars and reporting profits in sterling. Britain has been skittish in the extreme about abandoning pound sterling for the euro. In the historiography of post-war Britain, the management of sterling as an international currency is often seen as an example of this dilemma. Although the strength of sterling is often cited as a deterrent to investment, inward investment into Britain is still very high. He blames the continued strength of sterling against other currencies, particularly the euro. 2 as modifier a sterling spoon 一把银匙。 short for sterling silver adjective ˈstəːlɪŋˈstərlɪŋ (of a person or their work or qualities) excellent or valuable. 〈主英〉（人或其工作、努力或品质）极好的，优秀的；有价值的 this organization does sterling work for youngsters 这个组织为青少年提供优良的服务。 Example sentencesExamples The ladies' committee, moreover, received praise for its sterling work in distributing leaflets and obtaining signatures on petitions. I'm sure his contorted expression of awe and sadness was a sterling effort. Ingrid has been doing some sterling work on the problems in the Sudan. How else would they recognise the sterling qualities that mark her as a unique writer? Yet there is one common thread and that is the frequent letters of thanks from patients and their grateful relatives for the sterling work of our local hospitals and health services. Pupils at a Bury high school have been rewarded for their sterling environmental efforts. A most wonderful lady of sterling qualities, she was deeply religious. Great young achievers from throughout the county have been honoured for their sterling community work. He also produced a sterling performance. Finally, the President's sterling reputation became tarnished. He's got a wonderful nanny, she's doing a sterling job. As well as the television dramas there has been some sterling film work. Sincere, gentle and kind, she possessed all the sterling qualities of a true wife and mother. The junior committee do a sterling job in organising and coaching the junior members. They are committed to the cause and do a sterling job for the community. He won many hearts for his sterling performances. George was a most remarkable man of sterling qualities, a wonderful example to his family. He praised the sterling work of the Friends of St. Patrick's for their enormous contributions to the betterment of the life of patients and staff at the hospital. We strolled along the Golden Mile and made a sterling effort of prohibiting sleep. Yes, your sterling reputation is something I'm well aware of, Commander. Synonyms excellent, first-rate, first-class, exceptional, outstanding, splendid, superlative, of the first order, of the highest order, of the first water, magnificent, wonderful, fine, great, praiseworthy, laudable, admirable informal A1, stellar, top-notch Origin Middle English: probably from steorra 'star' + -ling (because some early Norman pennies bore a small star). Until recently one popular theory was that the coin was originally made by Easterling moneyers (from the ‘eastern’ Hanse towns), but the stressed first syllable would not have been dropped. Rhymes Stirling Definition of sterling in US English: sterling nounˈstərliNGˈstərlɪŋ 1British money. 英国货币 prices in sterling are shown 价格以英国货币标示。 as modifier issues of sterling bonds 英镑债券的发行。 Example sentencesExamples Both have been selling sterling, taking advantage of its recent fall. Some of the Irish money was converted into sterling and is believed to have been smuggled back into the country, the sources said. The strength of sterling against other currencies can turn an enjoyable holiday into an expensive trip. The global slowdown and sterling's continued strength against the euro have reduced sales volumes and profitability. Britain has been skittish in the extreme about abandoning pound sterling for the euro. Economists say the current exchange rate of around 1.4 euros to the pound is about the right price at which sterling should convert to the euro. But why are all prices charged in sterling on an Irish airline, even on flights between two eurozone countries? They froze his accounts worth 4 million sterling pounds. The officers seized 230 kilos in pure cocaine and £1 million sterling in assorted currency from the boat. They are cashing in on demand from the North where the value of sterling keeps prices high. Manufacturing exports have not done too badly, despite sterling's strength. Depreciation of sterling against the US dollar has also been a contributing factor to the decline in gross margins. In the historiography of post-war Britain, the management of sterling as an international currency is often seen as an example of this dilemma. Although the strength of sterling is often cited as a deterrent to investment, inward investment into Britain is still very high. The Irish band made a staggering £60 million sterling in 2001 with their world tour. Visitors from the Republic pay the standard brochure rate in Irish pounds even though the price is quoted in sterling. This hasn't been a good year to be earning money in dollars and reporting profits in sterling. Consequently sterling is a currency of significant influence. He blames the continued strength of sterling against other currencies, particularly the euro. Perhaps the major threat to sterling comes from the long-standing association between the British and US economies. 1.1 as modifier a sterling spoon 一把银匙。 short for sterling silver adjectiveˈstərliNGˈstərlɪŋ (of a person or their work, efforts, or qualities) excellent or valuable. 〈主英〉（人或其工作、努力或品质）极好的，优秀的；有价值的 this organization does sterling work for youngsters 这个组织为青少年提供优良的服务。 Example sentencesExamples Pupils at a Bury high school have been rewarded for their sterling environmental efforts. As well as the television dramas there has been some sterling film work. He also produced a sterling performance. Yes, your sterling reputation is something I'm well aware of, Commander. A most wonderful lady of sterling qualities, she was deeply religious. How else would they recognise the sterling qualities that mark her as a unique writer? He's got a wonderful nanny, she's doing a sterling job. Yet there is one common thread and that is the frequent letters of thanks from patients and their grateful relatives for the sterling work of our local hospitals and health services. The junior committee do a sterling job in organising and coaching the junior members. Sincere, gentle and kind, she possessed all the sterling qualities of a true wife and mother. He won many hearts for his sterling performances. Great young achievers from throughout the county have been honoured for their sterling community work. Finally, the President's sterling reputation became tarnished. We strolled along the Golden Mile and made a sterling effort of prohibiting sleep. I'm sure his contorted expression of awe and sadness was a sterling effort. The ladies' committee, moreover, received praise for its sterling work in distributing leaflets and obtaining signatures on petitions. George was a most remarkable man of sterling qualities, a wonderful example to his family. Ingrid has been doing some sterling work on the problems in the Sudan. He praised the sterling work of the Friends of St. Patrick's for their enormous contributions to the betterment of the life of patients and staff at the hospital. They are committed to the cause and do a sterling job for the community. Synonyms excellent, first-rate, first-class, exceptional, outstanding, splendid, superlative, of the first order, of the highest order, of the first water, magnificent, wonderful, fine, great, praiseworthy, laudable, admirable Origin Middle English: probably from steorra ‘star’ + -ling (because some early Norman pennies bore a small star). Until recently one popular theory was that the coin was originally made by Easterling moneyers (from the ‘eastern’ Hanse towns), but the stressed first syllable would not have been dropped.
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