Definitions
n. the main unit of money used in the United Kingdom
英镑
n. a unit of weight equal to about 454 grams
磅（重量单位）
v. to hit repeatedly with force or beat strongly
连续猛击；怦怦跳
Example
I paid one pound for this bag of apples.
我花了一英镑买了这袋苹果。
A weaker pound can attract international tourists, but it also raises the cost of imported goods.
英镑贬值可以吸引国际游客，但也会提高进口商品的成本。
Collocations
- the British pound
- a pound of butter
- pound on the door
- heart pounding
Word family
- pounding (n.)
Usage tip
英镑和重量单位磅都用pound；复数通常加s。
FAQ
- What does pound mean?
- the main unit of money used in the United Kingdom a unit of weight equal to about 454 grams to hit repeatedly with force or beat strongly
- How is pound pronounced?
- UK /paʊnd/, US /paʊnd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
