sterling
noun [ U ] uk/ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/ us/ˈstɝː.lɪŋ/
英镑（英国货币）
British money
The value of sterling increased against several other currencies yesterday. 昨天英镑对其他几种货币的比价有所上升。
If you buy things on the plane, you can either pay for them in pounds sterling (= British pounds) or in US dollars. 在飞机上买东西，既可以付英镑，也可以付美元。
sterling
adjective uk/ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/ us/ˈstɝː.lɪŋ/
(METAL)
（贵金属，尤指银）标准纯度的
(of precious metal, especially silver) of a particular standard of purity
a sterling silver candlestick 纯银烛台
(VERY GOOD)
approving杰出的，优秀的，令人赞赏的
of a very high standard
You've done a sterling job. 你干得很漂亮。
Everyone has made a sterling effort. 每个人都作出了出色的努力。