libra

FREQ #32434

n. 磅, 天秤座 [医] 磅

发音

CA /ˈliːbrə/

词形变化

librae libras 复数 libras librae 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 g.

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  2. 2.

    A traditional Spanish unit of mass, usually around 460 g.

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  3. 3.

    A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 345 g and particularly used for trade in medicines.

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  4. 4.

    Synonym of arratel, a separate Portuguese unit of mass, usually around 460 g.

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    Alternative spelling of libbra, a traditional Italian unit of mass.

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    Synonym of pound, a notional pound of silver as a money of account, especially in medieval contexts.

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词汇关系

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词源

From Latin lībra (“pound”), partially via Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese libra. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, lira, litra, litre, livre, and rottol.

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