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
I hope you don't mind my asking, but I'd like to know.
我希望你不介意我向你打听一下,我想知道。
I envy you your health.
我羡慕你健康和身体。
the famous Calabrian macaroni-eating competition! Signor Fratelli, the present champion, has won it every year since 1991.