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
She keeps all of her jewelry and valuables in a safe.
她把所有的首饰和贵重物品都放在保险柜里。
Councils of war never fight.
主战者不打仗。
Everything's very quiet.I'm sure there's no one at home.