| 单词 | penny |
| 释义 | penny penny // noun [C] (plural pennies or pence) HELP NOTE In sense 1 pennies is used to refer to the coins, and pence to refer to an amount of money. In sense 2, the plural is pennies.
1 (abbr p) a small British coin and unit of money. There are 100 pence in one pound (£1): That will be 45 pence, please. They cost 20p each. He had a few pennies in his pocket.
2 (AmE) a cent coin: Her change purse is full of pennies and nickels.
IDIOMS
every penny all of the money: She's on a high salary but I'm sure she's worth every penny. He put every penny of profit back into the business.
not a penny no money at all: It didn't cost a penny. He has never paid me a penny. |
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