halfpence

halfpence 的音标为 [ˈhælpəns]，翻译为“半便士”。

速记技巧：可以尝试使用谐音记忆法，将单词的字母与其读音建立联系来帮助记忆，比如“哈儿分司”可以联想到“一半”的概念。

Halfpence的英文词源是halfpenny，它是由penny（便士）演变而来。penny这个词源于拉丁语“penna”，意为“羽毛”，因为古罗马时期硬币的制造材料之一就是羽毛。

变化形式：复数形式为halfpence。

相关单词：

1. Halfpenny和Penny都是英国货币单位，Halfpenny是半便士硬币，Penny是便士硬币。

2. 除了货币单位，还有单词“half”和“penny”组成的短语，如“halfpennyworth of”意为一点点，表示数量很少。

3. “penny-pinching”意为节约一分钱，形容非常节省的人。

4. “penny-dreadful”意为廉价的恐怖小说，因为这些小说通常只卖一便士或更少。

5. “penny-farthing”指的是高轮自行车或类似的交通工具，因为这种车轮比普通自行车大很多，所以被称为“penny-farthing”。

6. “penniless”意为身无分文，形容一个人没有钱财。

7. “penny-wise and pound-foolish”意为小处计较，大处吃亏，告诫人们不要只看重小利益而忽略了大局。

8. “penny-in-the-slot”是一种自动售货机，投一便士即可购买商品。

9. “pence”也常用于英国的物价标价中，表示价格是以便士为单位的。

10. “half-and-half”是一种饮料或冰淇淋的口味，它是由一半的牛奶和一半的淡奶油制成的。

常用短语：

1. halfpenny up 半便士的收获

2. halve the price 减半价格

3. halfpence in the pound 盈余

4. halftime 半场休息

5. halfcourt 半场

6. halfcup 半杯

7. halfshell 半壳

例句：

1. After halfpenny up, we realized that we had made a good decision.

2. The price of the product has been halved, making it more affordable for the customers.

3. After earning halfpence in the pound, we decided to treat ourselves to a treat.

4. At halftime, the team was feeling tired but they managed to pull themselves together for the second half.

5. We had a halfcourt shot competition and he managed to beat me by a few inches.

6. Half a shell of rice is enough for me for my meal.

7. The halfshell of beer was enough to get me through the day.

英文小作文：

Halfpenny in the Pound

Life is like a game of football, where you need to make smart decisions and work hard to score halfpence in the pound. Sometimes, it may seem like there is no gain in a particular decision, but if you keep going and persevere, you will eventually earn halfpence in the pound.

Just like in a football game, you need to be patient and keep working hard to reach your goal. Sometimes, you may face challenges and difficulties, but you need to stay focused and keep going. You never know when your hard work will pay off and you will earn halfpence in the pound.

In conclusion, life is full of ups and downs, but it is important to stay positive and keep going. Remember, every little gain counts and it is never too late to start earning halfpence in the pound.