1 [C] (also ˌpound ˈsterling) (symbol £) the unit of money in Britain; one hundred pence (100p) 英镑（英国货币单位，1英镑等于100便士）: Melissa earns £16000 a year. 梅利莎每年挣16000英镑。Can you change a ten-pound note? 可以给我换开一张十英镑的纸币吗？a pound coin 面额一英镑的硬币

2 [sing] the pound the value of the British pound on international money markets 英镑在国际货币市场上的价值: The pound has fallen against the dollar. 英镑兑美元下跌。How many yen are there to the pound ? 多少日元兑换一英镑？

3 [C] (abbr lb) a measurement of weight; equal to 0.454 of a kilogram 磅（重量单位，1磅等于0.454克）: The carrots cost 30p a pound. 胡萝卜30便士一磅。Half a pound of mushrooms, please. 请给我半磅蘑菇。 ☞For more information about measurements look at the special section on numbers at the back of this dictionary. 有关度量衡的详细用法，参看本词典末数词用法部份。