dime
复数形式
dimes
1
一角硬币, 十分币
a ten-cent coin of Canada and the US
- He placed a dime in the vending machine to buy a small piece of candy.
他在自动售货机里放了一枚十美分硬币，买了一块小糖果。
- She found a shiny dime under the couch while cleaning.
她在打扫时在沙发下发现了一枚闪亮的一角硬币。
- The cost of a phone call used to be just a dime, but now it's much higher.
电话费曾经只是一枚十美分硬币，但现在要高得多。
- He saved every dime he earned from his paper route to buy a new bike.
他省下送报纸赚的每一毛钱来买一辆新自行车。
- The charity drive asked people to donate even a dime to help those in need.
慈善活动呼吁人们捐出哪怕是一枚10美分硬币来帮助有需要的人。
2
a small quantity of illegal drugs sold for ten dollars
- Prices for a dime vary depending on the market.
- Police arrested several people carrying dimes of heroin.
- A dime of marijuana is considered a minimal purchase.
- Dealers often package dimes for quick, low-cost sales.
- The teenager was caught with a dime in his backpack.
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