| 单词 | exchange |
| 释义 | noun | verb exchangeexchange1 /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun 1GIVING/RECEIVING [countable, uncountable] the act of giving someone one thing and receiving something else from him or her at the same time SYN trade, swap: a fair exchangeexchange of Negotiators are considering the exchange of land for peace. I gave Larry my bike in exchange for some video games.2something YOU BUY [countable, uncountable] the act of giving something you have bought back to the store where you bought it, for example because it does not work, fit, etc., and taking something else instead: The store does not allow returns or exchanges.3ARGUMENT/DISCUSSION [countable] a short conversation, usually between two people who are angry with each other: exchange between an angry exchange between the two men There were several heated exchanges (=angry arguments) but no injuries during the demonstration.an exchange of words/views Collins had a brief exchange of words with some reporters.4an exchange of ideas/information etc. an act of discussing or sharing ideas, information, etc., or the situation in which this happens: The organization is dedicated to the free exchange of information.5FINANCIAL CENTER [countable] a place where things are bought, sold, or traded: a commodities exchange → see also stock exchange6STUDENTS/TEACHERS [countable, uncountable] an arrangement in which a student, teacher, etc. visits another school or country to work or study: I first went to Germany on an exchange. → see also exchange program, exchange student7JOBS/HOMES ETC. [countable] an arrangement in which you stay in someone’s home, do someone’s job, etc. for a short time while that person stays in your home, does your job, etc. SYN swap: an apartment exchange Kate’s in New York on an employee exchange.8WEAPONS [countable] an occasion during which two people, armies, etc. use weapons against each other: an exchange of gunfire9MONEY a)[uncountable] social studies, economics the process in which you change money from one currency to another: international currency exchange exchange facilities The rate of exchange is currently very favorable. b)[countable] social studies, economics the exchange rate10TELEPHONE a telephone exchange noun | verb exchangeexchange2 ●●○ verb [transitive] 1GIVE/RECEIVE to give someone something and receive the same type of thing from him or her: My family still exchanges gifts at Christmas. We exchanged phone numbers before he left.2TAKE BACK TO A STORE to take something back to the place where you bought it and change it for something else: This shirt is too big. Can I exchange it?exchange something for something I took the ring back and exchanged it for a silver chain.3CHANGE FOR something DIFFERENT to give someone something and receive something different instead SYN trade, swap: exchange something for something He managed to exchange his horse for some food and clothing.4DO THE SAME THING if two or more people exchange something, they do the same thing to each other: City council members exchanged greetings with the group of business leaders. The two men exchanged a few words (=talked to each other) and then left the park in opposite directions.exchange glances/looks/smiles etc. The two women exchanged glances and laughed.exchange blows/insults etc. While the men exchanged blows, the girl struck Diane from behind.5CHANGE MONEY to change money from one type of currency to another: Did you exchange any money before your trip?exchange something for something I need to exchange these dollars for pesos.6exchange information/ideas etc. to discuss something or share information, ideas, etc.: It’s a place where people can chat and exchange ideas.7exchange words (with somebody) to argue with someone: The pitcher exchanged words with the umpire and was thrown out of the game.—exchangeable adjective |
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