[] the unit of money in the UK and several other countries; ￡ 英镑◆a ten-pound note 一张十英镑的钞票◆Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. 全部损失估计超过三百万英镑。
the value of the British pound compared with the value of the money of other countries 英镑与外币的比值◆The euro fell 1% against the pound. 欧元兑英镑下跌 1%。◆the strength/weakness of the pound 英镑坚挺／疲软
( lb) a unit for measuring weight, equal to 0.454 of a kilogram 磅（重量单位，合 0.454 千克）◆This laptop weighs under 4 pounds. 这台膝上型电脑重量不到 4 磅。