counter: n.1.计算者;计算器;计数器。2.筹码,号码;伪币;劣币;〔蔑称〕钱;棋子;凑数的人,玩具似的人。3.柜台,账台;〔英国〕(旧时)债务人监狱。短语和例子counters for gambling 赌博用筹码。 a girl behind the counter女店员。 pay over the counter 在(进门处)账柜上交款。 sit [serve] behind
First meaning - the 2 sisters were re - united after 18 years . second meaning : they were standing at check out counter for 18 years 第一个意义? ?两姐妹十八年后重遇。第二个意义:她们在结帐柜台站了十八年!