| 释义 |
single European currency, n.
Brit. |ˌsɪŋgl jʊərəˌpiːən ˈkʌrənsi|, |ˌsɪŋgl jɔːrəˌpiːən ˈkʌrənsi|, U.S. |ˌsɪŋg(ə)l ˌjərəˌpiən ˈkərənsi|, |ˌsɪŋg(ə)l ˌjurəˌpiən ˈkərənsi|
[‹ single adj. + European adj. + currency n. Compare earlier single currency n.]
A (proposed) common currency for use across participating European countries; (in later use) spec. = Euro n.2
1950Q. Jrnl. Econ. 64 174 Establishment of a single European currency, with its political and economic implications, is clearly out of the question at the present time. 1975Economist (Nexis) 26 Apr. 40 Hopes for a single European currency by 1980 now look absurdly optimistic. 1983L. Hurwitz Harmonization of European Public Policy 168 The lack of a single European currency and the inability to offer coordinated financing terms often leave Community MNEs [= multinational enterprises] at a competitive disadvantage when soliciting customers in foreign markets. 1995Guardian 14 Dec. i. 21/3 The 15 heads of government of the European Union will formally agree to call the proposed single European currency ‘the Euro’ when they meet in Madrid tomorrow. 2002Daily Tel. 29 Jan. 33/7 Yesterday's fall means the single European currency has lost nearly 5pc since it spiked at 90·41 cents amid the successful launch of euro notes and coins earlier this month. |