money
名词
定义 money 名词
- A1Uncountable
Currency in the form of coins or banknotes, used as a medium of exchange; also, the total amount of these that a person possesses.
"How much cash do you have on you?" "I have one hundred euros in bills and a few coins."
They deposited the funds into a high-yield savings account.
I was interested in purchasing it, but it was prohibitively expensive.
片语 money 名词
- money in something
This phrase indicates that an activity or endeavor has the potential to generate profit.
• There is a lot of money in renewable energy these days.
成语
- Money talks
This idiom suggests that those with wealth possess the power to achieve their goals and influence outcomes.
• The developer secured the permit to develop the land with the local government's backing; it proves once again that money talks.
- put your money where your mouth is
To demonstrate one's support or belief in something through concrete actions rather than mere words.
• He always talks about supporting environmental protection, but he's never seen doing anything practical; he needs to put his money where his mouth is.
- marry money
To marry someone who is wealthy, often with the intention of gaining financial security or social status.
• She dreams of marrying money and living a life of luxury.
- for my money
according to my personal opinion or preference
• For my money, this movie is the best of the year.
- have money to burn
To have a great deal of money and spend it freely, often on extravagant or unnecessary things.
• He bought a brand new sports car, it's like he has money to burn.
- have money
To possess substantial financial resources; to be wealthy.
• They have money, so they can afford this mansion.
- be made of money
To possess substantial wealth; to be extremely rich.
• She travels everywhere; it seems like she is made of money.
- money for old rope
Money earned for minimal effort or for doing something exceptionally easy.
• This job is so easy; it's practically money for old rope.
- Money doesn't grow on trees
This idiom is used to caution someone about being careful with their spending, as money is a limited resource and not easily obtained.
• "I want to buy that designer jacket." "You'd better think it over; money doesn't grow on trees."
- get/have your money's worth
To obtain good value or benefit from something that one has paid for; to feel that something was worth the cost.
• I've driven this car for ten years; I've really gotten my money's worth.
- money talks
This idiom is used to express that wealthy individuals or organizations can achieve their goals due to their financial power.
• They were able to buy the team because, in this world, money talks.
- put (your) money on someone/something
To risk money by betting on someone or something to win a race or competition.
• He decided to put his money on a particular horse in the 5 PM race.
- be in the money
To suddenly become very wealthy or have a large amount of money.
• If they manage to sell the company, they will be in the money.
- money doesn't grow on trees
This idiom is used to caution someone about being careful with their spending, as money is a limited resource.
• "I want to buy the newest game console." "You better think carefully, money doesn't grow on trees."
- (right) on the money
Exactly correct or accurate; perfectly suitable or appropriate.
• Your analysis of the market was right on the money; it perfectly predicted the downturn.