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nounadjectivester·lingBrE /ˈstɜːlɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/ noun [U ]the money system of Britain , based on the pound 英镑(英国货币)◆ the value of sterling 英镑的价值◆ You can be paid in pounds sterling or American dollars . 可以付你英镑,也可以付你美元。ster·lingBrE /ˈstɜːlɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/ adjective [usually before noun ](formal ) of excellent quality 优秀的;杰出的◆ He has done sterling work on the finance committee . 他在财务委员会工作优异。 |