put by

Phrasal Verb BritishAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral
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Significado: To save money for the future

存钱;储蓄
Ahorrar dinero para el futuro
貯金する
저축하다

To set aside savings regularly.

定期为将来存钱。
Guardar ahorros regularmente.
将来のために定期的にお金を取っておくこと。
정기적으로 돈을 따로 모아 두다.
Base verb: put
Particle: by
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Ejemplos

  1. I try to put by some money each month.
    我每个月都尽量存点钱
    Intento ahorrar algo cada mes
    毎月少しずつ貯金するようにしている
    매달 조금씩 저축하려고 한다.
  2. She's putting by for retirement.
    她在为退休存钱
    Está ahorrando para la jubilación
    彼女は老後のために貯金している
    그녀는 노후를 위해 저축하고 있다.
  3. We've put by enough for a holiday.
    我们存够了度假的钱
    Hemos ahorrado suficiente para unas vacaciones
    休暇用に十分貯めた
    휴가를 위해 충분히 모아 두었다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: saving

Tono: prudent

✓ Correcto

  • Put some by
    存点钱
    Ahorra algo
    少し貯金して
    좀 모아 두다

Origen e historia

From putting money aside.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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