What does sterling mean?

the currency of the United Kingdom excellent in quality and deserving admiration made of silver containing at least 92.5 percent pure silver

How is sterling pronounced?

UK /ˈstɜːlɪŋ/, US /ˈstɝːlɪŋ/.

/ˈstɜːlɪŋ/ · /ˈstɝːlɪŋ/

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英镑；英国货币

n. the currency of the United Kingdom

英镑；英国货币

adj. excellent in quality and deserving admiration

优秀可靠的；杰出的

adj. made of silver containing at least 92.5 percent pure silver

标准纯度银制的

We exchanged our remaining foreign currency for sterling yesterday.

昨天我们把剩余的外币兑换成了英镑。

A fall in sterling may attract international tourists by making accommodation and local services more affordable.

英镑贬值可能使住宿和当地服务更实惠，从而吸引国际游客。

sterling silver通常含银92.5%，并非百分之百纯银。

What does sterling mean?: the currency of the United Kingdom excellent in quality and deserving admiration made of silver containing at least 92.5 percent pure silver
How is sterling pronounced?: UK /ˈstɜːlɪŋ/, US /ˈstɝːlɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.