The Open Dictionary

ounce

名词

UK/aʊns/
US/aʊns/

定义 ounce 名词

  1. C1Countablewritten abbreviation

    a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams

    • One pound contains sixteen ounces.

    • This can of coffee weighs ten ounces.

    • She bought an 8-ounce package of cheese.

  2. C2Singularinformal

    a very small amount

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

    • This presentation lacks an ounce of creativity.

    • She agreed without an ounce of hesitation.