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单词 sterling
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sterling
noun[U]
uk
/ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/us
/ˈstɝː.lɪŋ/
Britishmoney:
英镑（英国货币）
Thevalueof sterlingincreasedagainst several othercurrenciesyesterday.昨天英镑对其他几种货币的比价有所上升。
If youbuythings on theplane, you can eitherpayfor them inpoundssterling(= Britishpounds)or in USdollars.在飞机上买东西，既可以付英镑，也可以付美元。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
British money
  • bit
  • bob
  • crown
  • farthing
  • fiver
  • P, p
  • pence
  • penny
  • pound
  • pound sign
  • pound sterling
  • quid
  • shilling
  • sixpenny
  • smacker
  • sovereign
  • threepenny
  • tuppence
  • tuppenny
  • twopenny
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sterling
adjective
uk
/ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/us
/ˈstɝː.lɪŋ/

sterlingadjective(METAL)

(ofpreciousmetal,especiallysilver) of aparticularstandardofpurity:
（贵金属，尤指银）标准纯度的
a sterlingsilvercandlestick纯银烛台
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Chemistry: metals & metalworking
  • alloy
  • anti-tarnish
  • bar magnet
  • base metal
  • beaten
  • bimetallic
  • brazen
  • brazier
  • bullion
  • ferrous
  • galvanized
  • gild
  • gold leaf
  • lode
  • magnet
  • scrap
  • untarnished
  • vermeil
  • wrought iron
  • zirconium
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sterlingadjective(VERY GOOD)

approving
of a very highstandard:
杰出的，优秀的，令人赞赏的
You've done a sterlingjob.你干得很漂亮。
Everyone has made a sterlingeffort.每个人都作出了出色的努力。
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Extremely good
  • admirable
  • amazing
  • amazingly
  • ask forsomeone
  • award-winning
  • divine
  • first-rate
  • five-star
  • gold-plated
  • gourmet
  • greatness
  • high-class
  • par excellence
  • shining
  • sock
  • splendid
  • splendidly
  • stellar
  • stupendously
  • wonderfully
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(Definition ofsterlingfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

sterling| American Dictionary

sterling
adjective[not gradable]
us
/ˈstɜr·lɪŋ/
of thehighestquality:
McCoyhad a sterlingseasonlastyear.
(Definition ofsterlingfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

sterling| Business English

sterling
noun[U]
MONEY,ECONOMICS
uk
/ˈstɜːlɪŋ/us
the Britishsystemofcurrency,basedon thepound:
sterling rises/fallsSterlingroseagainst thedollarto $1.5522.
in sterlingOurpricesare in sterling.
You canpayinpoundssterlingor in USdollars.
sterling
adjective
uk
/ˈstɜːlɪŋ/us
used todescribeametal,especiallysilver, that has aparticularhighlevelofpurity(=measureof howpureit is):
Offersincludea 124-piece set ofsterlingsilvercutleryat €4,495.
of a very highstandard:
Thelowestratesandbestdealsgo tocustomerswith sterlingcredit.
There have beensterlingperformancesby somehedgefundmanagers.
(Definition ofsterlingfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsterling

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The initial impact of sterling's suspension from the exchange rate mechanism was a sharp fall in business and consumer confidence.
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I am glad to say that since then the dollar exchange rate has improved in sterling's favour.
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They have not endangered sterling's position in the exchange rate mechanism.
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The average value of the pound sterling's effective exchange rate index in that month was 90·8.
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There is, however, a difficult balance of advantages and disadvantages to be weighed up in considering sterling's possible relationship to the exchange rate mechanism.
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I referred briefly earlier to sterling's temporary weakness at the beginning of the year.
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By any account, sterling's over-valuation will damage manufacturing.
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Against that background, it would be foolish to attempt to make any precise prediction about the timing of sterling's entry.
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There is a precise parallel there in sterling's high value.
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The effective lower limit is determined by sterling's position against the strongest currency in the system.
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Indices of the terms of trade and sterling's effective exchange rate are shown below, as far as they are available.
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The table shows sterling's market ecu rate and its divergence indicator in a recent week.
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He selected a period when sterling's real rate aginst the deutschmark was at its lowest for the whole of the past 10 years.
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We would not, for example, think it realistic if anyone were to propose that sterling's international rôle could suddenly be abandoned.
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A spokesman said that there were no current plans to do so, but added that sterling's continued strength was almost forcing us to close it.
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