| 单词 | pound |
| 释义 | pound 1. n. 1. a unit of weight equal to 16 oz. avoirdupois (0.4536 kg), or 12 oz. troy (0.3732 kg). 2. (in full pound sterling) (pl. same or pounds) the chief monetary unit of the UK and several other countries. Phrases and idioms pound cake a rich cake containing a pound (or equal weights) of each chief ingredient. pound coin (or note) a coin or note worth one pound sterling. pound of flesh any legitimate but crippling demand. pound Scots hist. 1s. 8d. pound sign the sign {pound}, representing a pound. Etymology: OE pund ult. f. L pondo Roman pound weight of 12 ounces 2. v. 1. tr. a crush or beat with repeated heavy blows. b thump or pummel, esp. with the fists. c grind to a powder or pulp. 2. intr. (foll. by at, on) deliver heavy blows or gunfire. 3. intr. (foll. by along etc.) make one's way heavily or clumsily. 4. intr. (of the heart) beat heavily. Phrases and idioms pound out produce with or as if with heavy blows. Derivatives pounder n. Etymology: OE punian, rel. to Du. puin, LG p{uuml}n rubbish 3. n. & v. --n 1. an enclosure where stray animals or officially removed vehicles are kept until redeemed. 2. a place of confinement. --vtr. enclose (cattle etc.) in a pound. Phrases and idioms pound lock a lock with two gates to confine water and often a side reservoir to maintain the water level. Etymology: ME f. OE pund- in pundfald: see PINFOLD |
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