词汇 | example_english_pound-sterling |
释义 | Examples of pound sterlingThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. Another, no less important, consequence had been the outstanding role assumed by the poundsterling among the world's reserve currencies. The changes undermining the global leadership of the poundsterling had started already in the pre-1914 world. The poundsterling, on the other hand, emerged from the war as a paper currency with a strongly fluctuating dollar rate well below the pre-war (parity) level. I have yet to see any convincing argument for unilateral devaluation of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It was firmly linked to the poundsterling from its inception in 1921 until about 10 years ago. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Then we had a devaluation of the poundsterling, which was not so hot. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 What is the poundsterling worth today in purchasing power? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 No single step can do more to strengthen the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He said it was vicious to point out that there is a danger to the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 How can we be accused, in these circumstances, of manoeuvres to undermine the value of the poundsterling as against the dollar? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The poundsterling depreciates more than that every couple of months under the present régime. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The poundsterling is now worth 19½ gold marks, but its value has fluctuated during the period over which the payments were spread. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We had the announcement made yesterday that the poundsterling is definitely to come on the gold basis. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But if the moral currency of this country stands high to-day, the same unhappily cannot be said of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The second big problem is the substantial overvaluation of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is certainly seen in retrospect to have been disastrous to fix the value of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 To decimalise on the poundsterling makes the transition more difficult. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 This does not reflect any increase in poundsterling terms due to devaluation. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The fall in the poundsterling meant a recovery in demand, and apparently better export prospects. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It cannot be otherwise than that, otherwise what happens to the poundsterling? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I think there is much to be said for the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But it was the talk about a third devaluation which did so much to undermine world confidence in the value of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That is what we get from our much-vaunted monetary independence and our much-loved poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The value of the poundsterling is what it will purchase in this country; it is impossible to export sterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I refer to the effect of the appreciation of the poundsterling in relation to other currencies. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Does the poundsterling float against the rouble? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Entry clearance application fees are set in poundsterling, are the same worldwide and the equivalent is charged in the appropriate local currency. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is no presumption that the recent falls in the value of the poundsterling will increase unemployment at all. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Moreover, our interest rates are maintaining the poundsterling at a value in excess of its internal value. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The value of the poundsterling has declined from $2·30 to $1·67. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I quite agree there is a difference in the value of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The poundsterling now rests upon something far worthier than gold. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Already the poundsterling will buy more dollars than it would buy before. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That need not involve dropping the term "poundsterling" even if we also recognise the ecu—as we already do for certain transactions. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We do, not buy gold with our poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It will also benefit the wage-earner who is just as much interested in the value of the poundsterling as the rentier. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There are those who talk about the devaluation of our currency—the poundsterling—as some sort of panacea to solve everybody's difficulties at once. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But that does not mean to say that the process of devaluation of the poundsterling is not a thing that is desirable. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Let me say how important it is that we should realise that the value of the poundsterling is a matter of universal concern. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The more steadily they drink and become unsteady, the steadier becomes the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We do not know the implications for the poundsterling of staying out. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That, we were told, would instantly restore our credit, expand our trade and put the poundsterling upon a reasonable basis. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 What affected the poundsterling last year was something very different from that. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The last election was fought to try to defend, as far as possible, the value of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 As has already been said, the debate has been greatly influenced by the present situation of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The poundsterling is currently bumping along at a rate against the dollar which is around the all-time low. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We now have to face the fact, because it is a fact, that it is now the centre of a devalued poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There are some people who have advocated that we should have devalued the poundsterling immediately. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Another problem is the exchange rate between the euro and the poundsterling. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English In my own constituency, we have the particular problem of the difference between the poundsterling and the punt. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English The poundsterling is being held up largely by the foreigner who holds a certain portion of our bonds. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The difference between the green pound rate and the market value of the poundsterling has varied widely over the last two years. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 People who want to put money into this country will start to lose confidence, and that will put pressure on the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But the poundsterling can stand a good deal of snubbing without much damage. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Much of the money which has been spent has often been misspent and wastefully spent if considered in relation to the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 A major factor is the strength of the poundsterling which affects all sectors of the economy. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Would he, before he leaves it, come to the question of the purchasing power of the poundsterling? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 What was the wage cost per poundsterling of sales in 1938, and what is the wage cost per poundsterling of sales in 1949? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It must be a complete freeing of the poundsterling to find its own natural level. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But what is it that has kept the poundsterling at the artificial rate of $4 throughout these years? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We are justly proud of our role as bankers to the sterling area and custodians of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is not yet possible to estimate how the devaluation of the poundsterling will affect prices paid by farmers. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It will not be affected by changes in the poundsterling/ecu exchange rate subsequent to that date. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is not merely the poundsterling which has depreciated in value in the last few years. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 That is why the poundsterling is not regarded in the same light abroad as it used to be. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The increases have been swallowed up in increasing costs and the devaluation of the poundsterling has not helped. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It is, in fact, a far older system than our present poundsterling system. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I remember, when formerly in business, buying over five dollars for a poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There have been no increases in the total estimated costs of the airport directly attributable to falls in the value of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 For example, it has never varied its rate of exchange independently of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The other factor which affects this country is that in 1981 and 1982 the poundsterling was grossly over valued. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to debate the consequences of abolishing the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The poundsterling has no fixed value, alas. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The target for many years was defending the exchange rate of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The dollar does not have the up-and-down rollercoaster history that the poundsterling has had over the past 20 years. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There has been no depreciation of the poundsterling to parity with the dollar. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But the seriousness of it is this, that the buying capacity of the poundsterling has seriously diminished. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Those things have gone, and the poundsterling can happily go with them. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I am sure that it is within his memory—as it is within mine—that not too many years ago the poundsterling was worth 10 deutschmarks. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We should stick to the use of the term poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 No doubt if there is such a revelation, the poundsterling may go in the right direction tomorrow. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 What is the meaning of a poundsterling ? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The poundsterling is the equivalent of 123¼ grains of standard gold. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Now there has been a catastrophic fall in commodity prices and a catastrophic rise in the value of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He will know that that was the case for historic variations between the poundsterling and the dollar, or the yen or the continental currencies. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 For patriotic and traditional reasons many people will believe that the poundsterling will eventually hold its head up high. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The other factor to be taken into account is the strengthening of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The poundsterling is a world-wide currency, and it has had a proud place in the currencies of the commerce of the world. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Today, he can get it at par with the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The only possible effect would be a depreciation of the poundsterling vis-à-vis other free currencies. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There was a time when the poundsterling was recognised the world over as a symbol of stability. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 She is worried about the title of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It has led to more than one devaluation of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The value of the poundsterling has been regarded as more important than the strength of our industrial base. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 We believed that if we were courageous we could vest in the poundsterling the qualities, discipline and strength of the deutschmark. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Overriding all that is the extraordinary devaluation of the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 If the poundsterling stood alone outside the single currency, it would be uniquely exposed. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The equivalent of the old rouble was 20,000,000 to the poundsterling and that of the new rouble is 2,000 to the poundsterling. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 For several years when the poundsterling was trying to keep its head above water there were obvious difficulties in trading. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 A major factor is the strength of the poundsterling, which affects all sectors of the economy. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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