sterling
/ˈstɜ:lɪŋ; `stəlɪŋ/ adj
1 (abbr 缩写 stg) (of coins or precious metal) of standard value and purity; genuine （指硬币或贵金属）标准纯度的, 真的
sterling silver cutlery 标准纯银的餐具.
2 [usu attrib 通常作定语]
(fig 比喻) (of a person or his qualities, etc) admirable or excellent in quality （指人或其品质等）令人钦佩的, 优秀的
her sterling qualities as an organizer 她那高超的组织才能. sterling, n [U]
British money 英国货币
the pound sterling, ie the British ￡ 英镑
payable in sterling or American dollars 可用英镑或美元支付. Cf 参看 pound1 2.