gold standardglossary / GOLD STANDARD gold standard. A monetary system in which currency is convertible into its legal equivalent in gold or gold coin. • The United States adopted the gold standard in 1900 and abandoned it in 1934. Cf. PAPER STANDARD. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Lester,毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与消费者与零售产品有关的法律文件。