英语词汇“ninepence”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

ninepence

/ˈnʌɪnpəns/

noun

1The sum or value of nine pence, especially in British currency before decimalization.

In early use in phrases denoting extravagance or waste of money: see also to bring one's noble to ninepence..

2 as neat (also nice, right,etc.) as ninepence: (of an action) neat or brisk; (of a person or thing): tidy, healthy, well-ordered.

3 British informal ninepence in (also to) the shilling: below average, especially in intelligence; mentally slow. Also as noun: a person of low intelligence.

Origin

Early 16th century (in an earlier sense). From nine + pence.

单词	ninepence
释义	ninepence /ˈnʌɪnpəns/ noun 1The sum or value of nine pence, especially in British currency before decimalization. In early use in phrases denoting extravagance or waste of money: see also to bring one's noble to ninepence.. 2 as neat (also nice, right,etc.) as ninepence: (of an action) neat or brisk; (of a person or thing): tidy, healthy, well-ordered. 3 British informal ninepence in (also to) the shilling: below average, especially in intelligence; mentally slow. Also as noun: a person of low intelligence. Origin Early 16th century (in an earlier sense). From nine + pence.
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