transcription, транскрипция: [ pɜ:(r)s ]
( purses, pursing, pursed)
1.
A purse is a very small bag that people, especially women, keep their money in. ( BRIT; in AM, use change purse )
N-COUNT
2.
A purse is a small bag that women carry. ( AM; in BRIT, use bag , handbag )
She looked at me and then reached in her purse for cigarettes.
N-COUNT
3.
Purse is used to refer to the total amount of money that a country, family, or group has.
The money could simply go into the public purse, helping to lower taxes.
N-SING : with supp
4.
If you purse your lips , you move them into a small, rounded shape, usually because you disapprove of something or when you are thinking.
She pursed her lips in disapproval.
VERB : V n