bimetallism

/bahy-met-l-iz-uhm/US // baɪˈmɛt lˌɪz əm //UK // (baɪˈmɛtəˌlɪzəm) //

双金属主义,双金属学,双金属症,双金属化

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : the use of two metals, ordinarily gold and silver, at a fixed relative value, as the monetary standard.
- : the doctrine or policies supporting such a standard.

William McKinley upheld the gold standard against bimetallism.
Those of an older generation thus regarded bimetallism, for instance.
No articles on bimetallism, as Quarmby said—wasn't it Quarmby?'
Wholly transitional, under such circumstances, is the rise in prices secured by the adoption of bimetallism.
Chatty remarks on bimetallism would meet with his earnest attention.
After the American election of 1900, bimetallism as a popular cause disappeared from view.