PECa Britishgoldcoin or unit of money used in the past, worth one pound and one shilling (£1.05). Prices are sometimes still given in guineas when buying or sellingracehorses. 几尼〔英国旧时的一种金币或货币单位,合1.05英镑。现在赛马交易中有时仍用几尼计算〕
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guinea• Two hundred years ago an eight-seater box for a theatreseason cost a staggering 2,000 guineas, she learned.• The Usher's salary was increased from £105 to 150 guineas.• And even in those pre-inflation days the price two years later was up to 2,500 guineas.• The Association was open to anyone resident in the island who was prepared to pay the annualsubscription of one guinea.• The Earl of Radnor and Lady Windsor each gave ten guineas.• Since he could command a thousand guineas a time, he was well able to afford such a residence.• Annual members would subscribe two guineas perannum, and life members 20 guineas.