threepenny

• 过时的形容词，意为价值或价格为三便士的；常用来形容便宜、微不足道或没有价值的东西。

An old-fashioned adjective meaning costing or worth three pence; often used to describe something cheap, insignificant, or of low value.

1. Nail sizeC2formal

   A term used to describe a nail that is 1 1/8 inches in length.

   三分钉

   • He used a threepenny nail to secure the small hinge.
   • The carpenter selected a threepenny nail for the delicate trim work.
   • Threepenny nails are often used in light woodworking projects.

2. Of little valueC2formalbritish

   Having very little worth or importance; trifling.

   微不足道

   • He dismissed the offer as a threepenny affair.
   • The argument was over a threepenny difference in price.
   • She considered his concerns threepenny and not worth addressing.

   同义词cheapinsignificantminorpaltrypettysmall-timetriflingtrivialworthless

   反义词costlyexpensiveimportantpreciouspricelesssignificantvaluableworthwhile