British money

The value of sterling increased against several other currencies yesterday. 昨天英镑对其他几种货币的比价有所上升。

If you buy things on the plane, you can either pay for them in pounds sterling (= British pounds) or in US dollars. 在飞机上买东西，既可以付英镑，也可以付美元。

(of precious metal, especially silver) of a particular standard of purity

a sterling silver candlestick 纯银烛台

of a very high standard

You've done a sterling job. 你干得很漂亮。

Everyone has made a sterling effort. 每个人都作出了出色的努力。