Definitions
n. A British coin or unit worth one hundredth of a pound.
便士；一便士硬币
n. An American coin worth one hundredth of a dollar.
一美分硬币
Example
I found a penny underneath the sofa this morning.
今天早上我在沙发底下发现了一枚便士硬币。
For families on low incomes, every penny saved on energy bills can make a difference.
对于低收入家庭，能源账单上省下的每一分钱都可能有所帮助。
Collocations
- every penny
- not a penny
- worth every penny
Word family
- penniless (adj.)
Usage tip
英国金额复数用pence；指多枚硬币用pennies。
FAQ
- What does penny mean?
- A British coin or unit worth one hundredth of a pound. An American coin worth one hundredth of a dollar.
- How is penny pronounced?
- UK /ˈpeni/, US /ˈpeni/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
