读音

/ˈpɛni/

释义

• 名词: 英镑中的最小货币单位，1便士等于0.01英镑。例如: “I have a few pennies in my pocket.”
• 名词: 美元中的最小货币单位，1美分等于0.01美元（主要在美国使用）。例如: “The price is 59 cents, not 60.”

短语

• “A penny for your thoughts” 意思是询问对方的想法或意见。
• “Not worth a penny” 表示毫无价值。

例句

• 名词: “She counted out the exact change, including two pennies.”
• 美元表述: “The vending machine only accepts coins, so I had to find some pennies.”

同义词

• Cent (美国)
• Penny (英国)
• Coin
• Fractional currency
• Small change