exchange
Significado: To give something and receive something else in return
The word 'exchange' means to give and receive reciprocally. As a noun, it can refer to a place where trading occurs (like a stock exchange), a conversation, or the act of swapping. It's commonly used in financial, social, and academic contexts.
Ejemplos
- They exchanged phone numbers at the party. 他们在派对上交换了电话号码。Intercambiaron números de teléfono en la fiesta.彼らはパーティーで電話番号を交換しました。그들은 파티에서 전화번호를 교환했습니다.
- The exchange rate between pounds and euros has changed. 英镑和欧元之间的汇率已经变了。El tipo de cambio entre libras y euros ha cambiado.ポンドとユーロの為替レートが変わりました。파운드와 유로 사이의 환율이 변했습니다.
- There was a heated exchange of words during the debate. 辩论中有一场激烈的言辞交锋。Hubo un acalorado intercambio de palabras durante el debate.討論中に激しい言葉の応酬がありました。토론 중에 격렬한 말다툼이 있었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Anglo-French 'eschaungier', from Old French 'eschangier', from Vulgar Latin '*excambiare', from 'ex-' (out) + 'cambiare' (to change, to barter). Related to 'change' and ultimately to Celtic trading terms.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The word comes from Old French 'eschangier,' combining 'ex-' (out) with 'change.' Originally it meant to barter goods, but now covers any reciprocal transfer of ideas, goods, or information.
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