| 释义 |
ounceBrE /aʊns/NAmE /aʊns/ noun [C] (abbreviation oz) a unit for measuring weight, 1/16 of a pound, equal to 28.35 grams 盎司（重量单位，¹⁄₁₆ 磅，等于 28.35 克） ➡ see also fluid ounce [sing.] ~ of sth(informal) () a very small quantity of sth 少许；少量；一点点；丝毫◆There's not an ounce of truth in her story. 她所说的一点儿都不真实。 ●preˌvention is better than ˈcure(BrE) (US an ounce of preˌvention is better than a pound of ˈcure) (saying) it is better to stop sth bad from happening rather than try to deal with the problems after it has happened 预防优于补救；防患于未然是上策 |