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pound

Prononciation : [paʊnd]

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Comment utiliser pound dans une phrase : 4 sens et 12 exemples audio.

Contexte : « weight »

(noun) a unit for measuring weight. One pound equals about 16 ounces. You can weigh food, people, or things using pounds.

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The recipe calls for two pounds of apples.

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This bag does not weigh a pound; it is much heavier.

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How many pounds does the cat weigh?

Contexte : « force »

(verb) to hit something repeatedly or with a lot of force. It can be like when you are trying to break something or make a loud noise.

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He pounded the nail into the wall.

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She didn't pound the dough; she gently mixed it instead.

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Did you pound the drum during the performance?

Contexte : « emotion »

(verb) to beat or thump, usually referring to the heart. This happens when you feel excited or scared.

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Her heart pounded with excitement as she opened the gift.

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He felt calm, and his heart did not pound at all.

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Did your heart pound when you saw the surprise?

Contexte : « currency »

(noun) the basic unit of money in the UK, also known as the British pound. People use it to buy things in Britain.

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I saved ten pounds to buy a new toy.

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He didn't have a pound to spend on snacks.

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How much is this shirt in pounds?

Comment prononcer pound

Prononciation : [paʊnd]

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