| 单词 | exchange |
| 释义 | exchange —exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ noun (CONVERSATION) ► F0 [C] a short conversation or argument: » There was a brief exchange between the two leaders.Thesaurus+: ↑Informal talking and conversationThesaurus+: ↑Arguments and disagreements• • • Extra Examples:» We had a friendly exchange of views .noun (GIVING AND GETTING) ► B1 [C or U] the act of giving something to someone and them giving you something else: » an exchange of ideas/information» They were given food and shelter in exchange for work.» She proposes an exchange of contracts at two o'clock.» Several people were killed during the exchange of gunfire.Thesaurus+: ↑Replacing and exchanging• • • Extra Examples:» In exchange for the hostages, the terrorists demanded safe-conduct out of the country.» The virus is contracted through exchange of bodily fluids.» I might offer them my old camera in part exchange for a new one.noun (STUDENTS) ► B1 [C] an arrangement in which students from one country go to stay with students from another country: » Are you going on the French exchange this year?» a German exchange studentnoun [C usually singular] (STOCK EXCHANGE) ► F0 a stock exchangeThesaurus+: ↑Investment and stock marketsverb [T] ↑Verb Endings for exchange ► B1 to give something to someone and receive something from them: » It's traditional for the two teams to exchange shirts after the game.» I exchanged those trousers for a larger size.» Every month the group meets so its members can exchange their views/opinions (= have a discussion).» We exchanged greetings before the meeting.» We can exchange addresses when we see each other.» Exchanging houses (= going to live in someone else's house while they live in yours) for a few weeks is a good way of having a holiday.Thesaurus+: ↑Replacing and exchangingexchangeable /-ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bl̩/ adjective► F0» Goods are exchangeable as long as they are returned in good condition.Thesaurus+: ↑Replacing and exchanging • • • Extra Examples:» Do you want to exchange this toaster for another (one) or do you want your money back?» We always exchange hugs and kisses when we meet.» A cheque that is not negotiable cannot be exchanged for cash and must be paid into a bank account.» They briskly exchanged greetings before starting the session.» He talked about the humiliation of exchanging his clothes for the prison uniform. |
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