n.

1. 錢包；（女用）手提包[C]
   The lady put her wallet in her purse.

   那位女士將皮夾子放在手提包內。

   She began hunting in her purse for some coins.

   她開始在錢包裡找一些硬幣。

2. （錢包形的）小袋，小包[C]
3. 金錢，資財，財源[U][S1]
   This piece of china is beyond my purse.

   這件瓷器我買不起。

   That painting is beyond my purse.

   那幅畫我買不起。

4. 捐款；獎金[C]
   The purse for the next race is $50,000.

   下一場比賽的獎金為五萬美元。

   A purse has been made up for the flood victims.

   已經為水災災民募捐到一筆款子。

5. 【解】囊；囊狀部[C]

vt.

1. 縮攏；皺起；噘起[（+up）]
   She pursed her lips to show her dislike.

   她噘著嘴表示不高興。

vi.

1. 噘起
   Her lips pursed a little.

   她雙脣微微噘起。

n.

1. chiefly Brit. a small pouch of leather or plastic used for carrying money.
2. N. Amer. a handbag.
3. an amount of money available; funds.
   ▸a sum of money given as a prize in a sporting contest.

v.