penny

You look deep in thought. A penny for your thoughts?

你看起来在沉思。想知道你在想什么？

My grandmother always said, 'A penny saved is a penny earned.'

我祖母总是说：‘省一分就是赚一分。’

We saved penny by penny for our vacation.

我们一分一分地攒钱度假。

In the old days, a loaf of bread cost a penny.

在过去，一条面包只花一分钱。

I found a penny coin on the street.

我在街上发现了一枚一便士硬币。

You've been quiet all evening—a penny for your thoughts.

你整个晚上都很安静——你在想什么？

He saved money on maintenance but ended up with a huge repair bill—penny-wise and pound-foolish.

他省了维修费，结果付了巨额修理费——真是小处精明，大处糊涂。

I've already invested so much time, so I'll see it through—in for a penny, in for a pound.

我已经投入了那么多时间，所以我将坚持到底——一不做，二不休。

He looked pensive, so I said, 'A penny for your thoughts.'

他看上去若有所思，于是我说：“一便士买你的心思。”

Whenever I hear 'Penny Lane' by The Beatles, I feel nostalgic.

每次听到披头士的《彭尼巷》，我都感到怀念。