英语单词

tuppence是什么意思

tuppence

英 ['tʌpəns] 美 ['tʌpəns]
  • n. 两便士;微不足道的东西

英文词源


tuppence (n.)
mid-15c., to-pens, representing the common pronunciation of twopence (see two + pence).

双语例句


1. They will clap themselves for gaining tuppence and giving a million away to their enemies.
他们赢了两个铜板,却把一百万都输了给敌人,还会为此而自鸣得意呢.

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2. Jane is infatuated with Stephen but he doesn't care tuppence for her.
简迷恋斯蒂芬,可是他对她根本不在乎.

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3. And tuppence to send home to my friend.
还有两便士寄回家给我的朋友.

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4. I've got tuppence to spare.
我有两便士可以花.

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