[C]便士 (in Britain since 1971) a unit of money equal to one hundredth of a pound; (in Britain before 1971) a unit of money equal to one twelfth of a shilling
[C](美國、加拿大的)一分錢 (in the US and Canada)(a coin worth) a cent
[S]少量的錢 a small amount of money
英語翻譯
Noun:
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
造句
用作名詞(n.)
I only have a few pennies with me. 我身上只有幾個便士。
He said that he wouldn\\\'t lend me a penny. 他說過他一便士都不愿借給我。
He felt in his pocket for a penny. 他在口袋里摸索著找一個便士。
He keeps track of every penny he spend. 他記錄他花掉的每一分錢。
We should make every penny count. 我們每一分錢都要花在刀刃上。
常用短語
用作名詞(n.)
a penny for one\\\'s thoughts
說說(你)在想什么 (usually said to sb who has been silent for a while or appears deep in thought) tell me what you are thinking
a pretty penny
許多錢,相當多的錢 a lot of money
be two〔ten〕 a penny
廉價而易得,多得不值錢 be very cheap and easy to obtain, and therefore of little value
pinch pennies
極力節約 be careful about spending small amounts of money