Guinea
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British pronunciation/ɡˈɪni/
American pronunciation/ˈɡɪni/

"guinea"的定义和意义

Guinea
01

几内亚鸟

a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world
02

几内亚

a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958
03

吉尼(侮辱性术语), 贬义术语用于意大利裔人

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
04

基尼

a former British coin, worth one pound and one shilling, no longer in circulation
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Example
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The tailor charged ten guineas for the bespoke suit, reflecting its quality craftsmanship.
The antique dealer sold an old painting for fifty guineas to a collector.
In the 18th century, physicians charged their wealthy patients fees of several guineas for medical consultations.
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