guinea

• 指一种原产于南美洲的小型家养啮齿动物，常作为宠物饲养或用于科学研究。也可指几内亚（西非国家）或旧时的英国金币。

A noun referring to a small domesticated rodent native to South America, often kept as a pet or used in scientific research.

1. Historical British coinC1formalbritish

   A gold coin minted in England from 1663 to 1813, worth one pound and one shilling.

   几尼

   • The antique dealer valued the guinea at over £500.
   • He paid the artist a guinea for the portrait.
   • The price was listed as five guineas in the old catalog.

2. C1formalbritish

   A former British unit of currency equal to 21 shillings, still used in some professional fees.

   畿尼

   • The lawyer charged a fee of 100 guineas for the consultation.
   • Auction prices are sometimes still quoted in guineas.
   • The horse was sold for 200 guineas at the fair.

3. Guinea fowlB2formal

   A type of bird native to Africa, often domesticated for its meat and eggs.

   珍珠鸡

   • The farmer raised guinea fowl on his land.
   • Guinea meat is leaner than chicken.
   • The guinea bird made a loud, distinctive call.

   同义词guinea fowlguinea henpintado