exchange/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/n. & vt. 交换;交流;兑换
一、单词记忆
这个单词是由两部分组成的,前面的ex是out,“出去”的意思,后面的change是“改变”的意思,所以exchange就是把东西拿出去,改变一下主人,这个就是“交换”的意思。
二、单词用法
1.n.交换
make an exchange:交换
He picked up a pen from the shelf, but he wanted to make an exchange before paying for it.
他从架子上拿起一支钢笔,但他想在付款前换一个。
2.n.交换
in exchange for…:作为交换…
I've offered to paint the kitchen in exchange for a week's food.
我愿意粉刷厨房以换取一周的食物。
3.n.交换
常见搭配
exchange students:交换生;互派的留学生
exchange rate:汇率
4.v.交换
exchange sth. for sth.:以某物交换某物
I want to travel to the US, so I go to the bank to exchange RMB for dollars.
我想去美国旅游,所以我去银行把人民币换成美元。
5.v.交换
exchange sth. with sb.:与某人交换某物
The boy exchanged his gift with his sister because he preferred hers.
男孩和他的姐姐交换了礼物,因为他更喜欢姐姐的礼物。
6.v.交换
常见搭配
exchange addresses/telephone numbers:互留地址/电话号码
exchange ideas/views/information:交流想法/看法/信息