shilling

• 名词，指一种货币单位：既指东非几个国家（乌干达、坦桑尼亚、索马里、肯尼亚）的基本货币单位，也指英国旧时的一种硬币，等于一英镑的二十分之一。

A noun referring to a unit of currency, either as the basic monetary unit of several East African countries (Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, Kenya) or as a former British coin worth one twentieth of a pound.

1. Currency of UgandaB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of Uganda, subdivided into 100 cents.

   先令

   • The price of the meal was 15,000 Ugandan shillings.
   • She exchanged her dollars for shillings at the bank in Kampala.
   • The Ugandan shilling has fluctuated against the US dollar recently.

2. Currency of TanzaniaB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of Tanzania, subdivided into 100 cents.

   坦桑尼亚先令

   • The souvenir cost 5,000 Tanzanian shillings.
   • He paid the taxi driver in shillings.
   • The Tanzanian shilling is the official currency of the country.

3. Currency of SomaliaB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of Somalia, subdivided into 100 cents.

   索马里先令

   • Prices in Mogadishu are often quoted in Somali shillings.
   • The old Somali shilling notes are no longer in circulation.
   • He had a pocket full of shillings for the market.

4. Currency of KenyaB1formal

   The basic monetary unit of Kenya, subdivided into 100 cents.

   肯尼亚先令

   • The bus fare was 100 Kenyan shillings.
   • She withdrew some shillings from the ATM in Nairobi.
   • The Kenyan shilling is widely used in East Africa.

5. Historical British currencyB2formalbritish

   A former monetary unit and coin of Great Britain, equal to one twentieth of a pound or 12 pence, used before decimalization in 1971.

   先令

   • In the old days, a loaf of bread cost just a few shillings.
   • He found an old shilling coin in his grandfather's drawer.
   • Prices were often listed in pounds, shillings, and pence.

   同义词bob

6. Historical English coinB2formalbritish

   An English coin worth one twentieth of a pound, minted from the 16th century until decimalization.

   先令

   • The museum displayed a silver shilling from the reign of King Henry VIII.
   • Collectors value old shillings for their historical significance.
   • He paid the ferryman with a shilling.

   同义词bob

• 指以推销员、托儿或同谋的身份行事，常带有欺骗或欺诈性质，尤其指假装成热情买家或支持者来为某人或某产品造势。

A verb meaning to act as a promoter or accomplice, often in a deceptive or fraudulent manner, especially by pretending to be an enthusiastic customer or supporter.

1. Act as a shillC1informal

   To act as a decoy or accomplice, especially by pretending to be a genuine customer or enthusiast to promote a product, service, or idea deceptively.

   虚假吹捧

   • He was paid to shill for the new energy drink at the event.
   • The company hired actors to shill their products in online forums.
   • She was accused of shilling for the political candidate on social media.