pound
Произношение: [paʊnd]
Слово
Контекст: «weight»
(noun) a unit for measuring weight. One pound equals about 16 ounces. You can weigh food, people, or things using pounds.
Пример
The recipe calls for two pounds of apples.
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This bag does not weigh a pound; it is much heavier.
Пример
How many pounds does the cat weigh?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
He pounded the nail into the wall.
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She didn't pound the dough; she gently mixed it instead.
Пример
Did you pound the drum during the performance?
Контекст: «emotion»
(verb) to beat or thump, usually referring to the heart. This happens when you feel excited or scared.
Пример
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.
Пример
Did your heart pound when you saw the surprise?
Контекст: «currency»
(noun) the basic unit of money in the UK, also known as the British pound. People use it to buy things in Britain.
Пример
I saved ten pounds to buy a new toy.
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He didn't have a pound to spend on snacks.
Пример
How much is this shirt in pounds?
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