ounce

noun

UK/aʊns/
US/aʊns/

Definitions of ounce noun

  1. C1Countable(可數名詞)written abbreviation(書面縮寫)

    a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams

    盎司(重量單位,1盎司約等於28克)

    • One pound contains sixteen ounces.

      一磅等於十六盎司。

    • This can of coffee weighs ten ounces.

      這罐咖啡重十盎司。

    • She bought an 8-ounce package of cheese.

      她買了一包8盎司的起司。

  2. C2Singular(單數)informal(非正式)

    a very small amount

    少量;一點點

    • He doesn’t seem to have an ounce of discomfort.

      他看起來沒有一絲不舒服。

    • This presentation lacks an ounce of creativity.

      這個演示缺乏一點創意。

    • She agreed without an ounce of hesitation.

      她毫不猶豫地同意了。