halfpenny
n
(pl usu halfpennies for separate coins, halfpence for a sum of money 复数通常作 halfpennies 或 halfpence, 指硬币作halfpennies, 指币值作halfpence) (Brit) obsolete coin, either (before 1971) one worth half a penny, or (after 1971) a smaller one worth half a (new) penny 半便士硬币(废用的硬币, 1971年以前面值为半便士, 1971年改为较小的硬币後, 面值为新币半便士).
🗣️ 情景例句
We aren't going, for the simple reason that we can't afford it.
我们不去,原因很简单,我们负担不起。
Beauty may have fair leaves, but bitter fruit.
美丽的花或许长好叶,结苦果。
'I know,' answered Patrick, 'but I love to hear you say it!'