shekel
n
1 [C]
(a) ancient silver coin used by the Jews 谢克尔(古时犹太人用的银币).
(b) unit of money in Israel 新谢克尔(以色列的货币单位).
2 shekels [pl]
(infml joc 口, 谑) money 钱
She's raking in the shekels (ie earning a lot of money) in her new job. 她做这份新工作可捞著钱了.
🗣️ 情景例句
Hi, what can I do for you?
嗨,你好。我能为你做些什么?
Spoil (or Lose) the ship for half penny worth of tar.
因小失大。
In primitive cultures the obligation to seek and to receive the traditional instruction is binding to all.