dime
名詞
UK/daɪm/
US/daɪm/
定義 dime 名詞
- C1Countable(可数名词)
A coin from the United States or Canada with a value of ten cents.
（美国或加拿大的）十分硬币
He found a dime on the sidewalk.
他在人行道上发现了一枚十分硬币。
She put all her change, including several dimes, into the donation box.
她将所有的零钱，包括几枚十分硬币，放进了捐款箱。
The vending machine only accepts quarters and dimes.
自动贩卖机只接受25分硬币和十分硬币。
成語
- be a dime a dozen
To be very common and easy to find, indicating a lack of uniqueness or value.
大街贩
• In this big city, coffee shops are a dime a dozen.
在这座大城市里，咖啡店随处可见。
- on a dime
Refers to a vehicle's ability to turn or stop within a very small space.
（指车辆等）能在极小的空间内转弯或停止。
• This sports car has excellent handling; it can turn on a dime in tight spaces.
这辆跑车的操控性极佳；它能在狭小的空间内迅速转弯。