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sterling

/ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
ster · ling ˈstɜːr · lɪŋ
English Definition
adj. excellent; outstanding; pure
中文释义
优秀的；高尚的
Significado en Español
excelente, noble
한국어 뜻
우수한, 고귀한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xuất sắc, cao quý
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Example Sentence

He has a sterling reputation in the community.

他在社区里有着优秀的声誉。

Synonyms
excellent superb
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sterling (British currency), extended to mean excellent, genuine.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “sterling” as used in the sentence: Her sterling qualities made her a respected leader in the community.

  1. A inferior
  2. B mediocre
  3. C excellent
  4. D incomplete
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C — excellent. “sterling” means adj. excellent; outstanding; pure

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She built her long career on a ______ reputation for honesty and skill.

  1. A tarnished
  2. B poor
  3. C sterling
  4. D worthless
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C — sterling. “sterling” means adj. excellent; outstanding; pure

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Common questions about “sterling”

What does “sterling” mean?

sterling — adj. excellent; outstanding; pure. In Chinese: 优秀的；高尚的.

How do you pronounce “sterling”?

sterling is pronounced /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ster · ling.

How do you use “sterling” in a sentence?

He has a sterling reputation in the community. (他在社区里有着优秀的声誉。)

What are synonyms for “sterling”?

excellent, superb — all close in meaning to sterling (adj. excellent; outstanding; pure).

Is “sterling” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. sterling appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sterling”?

sterling (British currency), extended to mean excellent, genuine.

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