| 释义 |
sixpence /ˈsɪkspəns/●on a ˈdime (NAmE) (BrE , less frequent on a ˈsixpence) 1. in a short space or small area 在很小的空间（或地方）◆A 3000 ton train doesn’t stop on a dime.载重 3 000 吨的火车无法在短距离内停下来。◆These racing boats can turn on a dime.这些赛艇能在很小的地方掉头。2. quickly or suddenly 立即；突然◆Market conditions can turn on a dime (= change quickly).市场行情瞬息变化。◆This information enables us to respond to new opportunities on a dime.这一信息使得我们对新的机会迅速作出反应。 NOTE A dime is a small coin of the US and Canada which is worth ten cents. * dime 指美国和加拿大的十分钱硬币。 |