English Dictionary

gold standard

noun

(economics) A monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold. / (figuratively) A test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal.

The gold standard was a monetary system where the value of a country's currency was directly linked to a fixed amount of gold.

意味（1）

(economics) A monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold.

In countries that accepted the gold standard, currency could be exchanged at a bank for a fixed weight of gold.

意味（2）

(figuratively) A test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal.

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