Such paper could not be bought under half a crown a packet. It is peculiarly strong and stiff.

这种纸半个克朗买不到一叠。纸质特别结实和挺括。

Bad news, it'll be a half a crown.

坏消息是要收半克朗。

The baby's mother gave him half a crown.

婴儿的母亲给了他半个克朗。

She produced her small purse (Erica hated a bag) and paid her half crown, and the sight of the folded notes in the little back partition all waiting to do their work of rescue, drove her to desperation.

她拿出她的小钱包（埃里卡讨厌手提包），付了她的半克朗，看到后面小隔板里折叠起来的钞票都在等待救援，她感到绝望。