tuppence的意思

tuppence

英式音标['tʌpəns]
美式英标['tʌpəns]

基本解释

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).

实用例句

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.

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.

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

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

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