penny

n.

1. 【英】便士；一便士硬币[C]
   Please give me ten pennies for this tenpence piece.

   请替我把这十便士换成十个一便士硬币。

2. 【美】一分；一分硬币[C]
3. 一小笔钱；（用于否定句）一文钱[S]
   The excursion won't cost you a penny if you go with us.

   如果你与我们一起去，这趟旅行就不会花你一文钱。

   Nobody will bet one penny that they will succeed.

   谁也不会花一个子儿打赌说他们会成功。

   I paid a pretty penny for that picture.

   我花了一大笔钱买那幅画。