"118" is pronounced as "one hundred eighteen" in Engpsh.

It doesn't have a specific origin, but it's a commonly used number in many cultures. For example, in the United Kingdom, 118 is the telephone number for directory enquiries. In sports, it's sometimes used as a shorthand to refer to the 118th minute of a soccer game.

Example sentences:

I'm trying to find the telephone number for a local restaurant, can you connect me to 118 for directory enquiries?
The match was tied 2-2 at the end of regulation time, but the winning goal was scored in the 118th minute.

Example translations:

我想找一个当地餐厅的电话号码，请你把我连接到118查询电话簿吗？
比赛在规定时间结束时以2-2平局，但获胜的进球是在第118分钟进入的。