sterling

adj.标准纯度的；含标准成分的；符合最高标准的，高质量的；品格优秀的

n.英国货币；标准纯银；银器

noun

1. 英镑（英国货币）
   the money system of Britain, based on the pound
   1. the value of sterling
      英镑的价值
   2. You can be paid in pounds sterling or American dollars.
      可以付你英镑，也可以付你美元。

adj.

1. 优秀的；杰出的
   of excellent quality
   1. He has done sterling work on the finance committee.
      他在财务委员会工作优异。

adj. 纯正的；英币的；纯银制的 n. 英国货币；标准纯银 n. (Sterling)人名；(德)施特林；(英、西、瑞典)斯特林

名词复数形式:sterlings

sterling 椋鸟sterling 银币，英镑，标准纯银，银器

来自古英语 staerlinc,椋鸟，来自 staer,椋鸟，来自 Proto-Germanic*staraz,椋鸟，来自 PIE*stern, 椋鸟。-ling,小词后缀。可能来自中古英语 sterre,银币，银便士，字面意思为星星，词源同 star,星星，-ling,小词后缀。 可能因诺曼人所铸造的硬币上曾出现过星星状图案而得名。后用于英国货币代称，缩写自 pound sterling,一磅重的银币。

1. Sterling took a battering yesterday as worries grew about the state of Britain's economy.
   由于人们对英国经济状况的担心与日俱增，英镑昨天受到重挫。
2. Travel agents charge 1 per cent commission on sterling cheques
   旅行社对英镑支票收取1%的服务费。
3. Sterling went into free fall
   英镑暴跌。
4. She enjoys a sterling reputation in law enforcement circles and among the community in general.
   总的说来，她在执法界和老百姓当中口碑甚佳。
5. Sterling has been hit by the economy's failure to pull out of recession
   经济未能走出衰退，英镑因此受到了打击。
6. A run on sterling has killed off hopes of a rate cut
   对英镑的抢购已经完全扼杀了降低汇率的希望。
7. The stamps had to be paid for in sterling.
   这些邮票必须用英镑购买。
8. Those are sterling qualities to be admired in anyone.
   那些是在任何人身上都值得敬佩的优秀品质。
9. He said the overvaluation of sterling was throttling industry.
   他认为英镑价值过高阻碍了工业发展。
10. This Government believe in the pound sterling.
    政府相信英镑。
11. Perhaps they would agree to a single currency to total abolition of the pound sterling.
    也许他们会同意用一个单一货币来废除英镑。
12. That group comprises the dollar, the euro, the yen and sterling.
    这个货币篮子由美元、欧元、日元和英镑四种货币组成。
13. All works are handmade in Melbourne, with sterling silver, human hair and human teeth.
    所有的作品都以纯银、人的头发和牙齿在墨尔本手工制作而成。
14. Can I have it partly in RMB and partly in pound sterling?
    我可以一部分要人民币，一部分要英镑吗？
15. Can you exchange French francs to pound sterling?
    你能把法国法郎换成英币一镑的吗？
16. We take any money – US dollars, Yen or Sterling.
    我们接受任何资金&美元、日元或英镑。
17. I am interested in sterling silver jewelry.
    我感兴趣的纯银首饰。
18. In the international trade, most business is done inthe US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
    在国际贸易中，多数是以美元或英镑来交易的。
19. Sterling and euro rates were also lower.
    英镑和欧元利率也走低。
20. Sterling ( along with almost every other paper currency) has been in a century-long bear market.
    英镑（与其他几乎任何一种纸币一样）已经经历了长达一个世纪的熊市。
21. Sterling fell two cents against the dollar on the stock market today.
    今天证券市场英镑对美元的比价下跌了两美分。
22. It also struck eight-year lows against sterling and the Swiss franc.
    日元兑英镑和瑞士法郎也创下8年新低。
23. The dollar fell to lows against the euro, sterling and the yen.
    美元兑欧元、英镑和日元的汇率均跌至低点。
24. The Pound Sterling is the third global reserve currency.
    英镑是全球第三大外汇储备货币。
25. Mary and Reg had done a sterling job with some help from their Tom-Tom.
    玛丽和REG已做了一些从他们的汤姆，汤姆的工作。
26. Against the euro and sterling, we expect the US dollar to be range bound.
    我们预计美元对欧元和英镑将维持震荡格局。
27. You can buy traveller's cheques in sterling or foreign currency.
    你可以用英镑或外币购买旅行支票。
28. The group of countries whose currencies are tied to the British pound sterling.
    其货币与英国的货币英镑联系在一起的国家群。
29. Which is convenient, to pay in pound sterling or in RMB?
    用英镑或人民币，哪一个付款较方便？