A2 symbol £ the standard unit of money used in the UK and some other countries镑(英国等国家的货币单位)
the value of the UK pound, used in comparing the values of different types of money from around the world英镑(英国货币单位)
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The pound has fallen to its lowest-ever level against the dollar.
The value of the pound fell against other European currencies yesterday.
He landed a part in a multi-million pound action thriller and made the Hollywood A list.
Tourism contributes millions of pounds to the country's economy.
I owe Janet £10.
B2 written abbreviation lb a unit for measuring weight磅(重量单位)
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Sixteen ounces equals one pound.
The recipe tells you to use a pound and a half of butter.
She's a few pounds lighter than she used to be.
He's put on ten pounds in the last month.
What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?
B2 to hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force, or to crush something by hitting it repeatedly连续重击;捣碎;猛烈袭击
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The town finally succumbed last week after being pounded with heavy artillery for more than two months.
She pounded on the door with her fists, pleading with him to let her out.
Enormous waves pounded against the empty seashore.
She pounded away at the computer until she had finished the report.
Use the pestle and mortar to pound the spices into a fine powder.
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