British pound sterling
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'pound' comes from the Latin word 'pondus' meaning 'weight'. 'Sterling' refers to the Norman silver penny, which was the standard currency in medieval England.
مثال
- I need to exchange my dollars for British pound sterling.
- The British pound sterling has been fluctuating against the euro.
- The price of the item is 10 pounds and 99 pence.
ترکیبهای رایج
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تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence