tuppence

英 [ˈtʌpəns] 美 [ˈtʌpəns]

n.  两便士

BNC.22562 / COCA.46627



牛津词典

noun

  1. 两便士
    the sum of two pence

    柯林斯词典

    1. (英国旧时的)两便士
      In Britain, tuppence was two old pence.

      双语例句

      1. I wouldn't give tuppence for their chances of winning the match.
        我不相信他们有赢得比赛的机会。
      2. And tuppence to send home to my friend.
        还有两便士寄回家给我的朋友。
      3. You can't buy much for tuppence.
        两便士你买不到多少东西。
      4. My best wishes to you all, and I hope that you will enjoy meeting Tommy and Tuppence again, years older, but with spirit unquenched!
        在此我向大家致意,并且希望你们会喜欢年纪虽长、活力依然旺盛的汤米和塔珀丝!
      5. It doesn't matter tuppence what you think.
        你的意见不重要。

      习惯用语

      n.

        not care/give tuppence for sb/sth

      • 认为…无关紧要;认为…没有价值
        to think that sb/sth is not important or that they have no value

        英英释义

        noun

        1. a former United Kingdom silver coin

            Synonym:    twopence