Trade
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定义
to trade (with a country): （与一个国家）做贸易
free trade 自由贸易
to trade (one thing for another): （用一件物品）换取（另一件物品）
a trade (profession): 贸易（专业）
a trade paper, magazine 贸易研究杂志
示例
- "I was hoping we could trade some money!"
- "Susie : Yes, and from the industry trade publication "American Perfume Digest", here is Mr. Philip Cheeter."
- "We have trading partners all over the world, improving educational facilities, and natural resources which will last us for centuries."
- "Xavier taught me the perfume trade because he wanted me to take over his business, and carry on his legacy."
- "In closing, I'd just like to dedicate this moment to my grandfather Xavier Delavigne, who raised me like his own son, taught me the perfume trade, and sacrificed everything he had to send me to this school."
练习 1
"Would you like to switch seats with me?"
Which of the following terms could replace switch without changing the meaning of this question?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following terms could replace switch without changing the meaning of this question?
There may be more than one correct answer!
"Would you like to switch seats with me?"
Which of the following terms could replace switch without changing the meaning of this question?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following terms could replace switch without changing the meaning of this question?
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is correct. "Swap" is a synonym of "switch" in this context. Both verbs describe the act of making an exchange. In this conversation, Bruno asks to change places or seats with Donna. It should be noted that "swap" is more common in British English, for example: -Would you like to swap places with the Queen? -Not really. Also note that the verb "to swap" is irregular: swap/swapped/swapped.
This is incorrect. "Switch" and "turn" are synonymous in expressions like "Can you switch/turn on the light?", where the meaning carries a sense of starting a process. In this conversation, Bruno is using "switch" to describe the act of making an exchange.
This is incorrect. "Keep" and "switch" are antonyms, meaning that they have the opposite meaning to each other. If Bruno wanted to keep seats, then he would be expressing a desire to stay where he was.
This is correct. "Trade" is a synonym of "switch" in this context. Both verbs describe the act of making an exchange. In this conversation, Bruno asks to change places or seats with Donna. Note that the verb "to trade" also has business and commerce implications (most forms of business are essentially a form of exchange). To express the idea of physical exchange, "trade" is more commonly used in American English, for example: -Do you want to trade places with the President of the USA? -Er, thanks but no.
练习 2
Complete the sentences below with the appropriate terms!
It's a good idea to visit a bank or post office to your money before visiting a foreign country.
Pounds Sterling, Australian Dollars, and Japanese Yen are all examples of .
The is currently 1 American Dollar to 1.1 Australian Dollars.
A is a charge incurred when you do a financial operation, for example at a bank.
To trade one thing for another is to it.
It's a good idea to visit a bank or post office to your money before visiting a foreign country.
Pounds Sterling, Australian Dollars, and Japanese Yen are all examples of .
The is currently 1 American Dollar to 1.1 Australian Dollars.
A is a charge incurred when you do a financial operation, for example at a bank.
To trade one thing for another is to it.
Complete the sentences below with the appropriate terms!
It's a good idea to visit a bank or post office to exchange 1 your money before visiting a foreign country.
Pounds Sterling, Australian Dollars, and Japanese Yen are all examples of currencies 2.
The exchange rate 3 is currently 1 American Dollar to 1.1 Australian Dollars.
A transaction fee 4 is a charge incurred when you do a financial operation, for example at a bank.
To trade one thing for another is to swap 5 it.
It's a good idea to visit a bank or post office to exchange 1 your money before visiting a foreign country.
Pounds Sterling, Australian Dollars, and Japanese Yen are all examples of currencies 2.
The exchange rate 3 is currently 1 American Dollar to 1.1 Australian Dollars.
A transaction fee 4 is a charge incurred when you do a financial operation, for example at a bank.
To trade one thing for another is to swap 5 it.
1 exchange: "Exchange" is the correct choice here. To "exchange money" is to "swap", "switch", or "trade" it. In this context, we "exchange" one type of money for another. Example: "I exchanged $100 for £2. I don't think that was a very good deal". You can exchange money at a "bureau de change" (UK) or a "currency exchange" (US).
1 give: If you're going on holiday, you don't want to give all your money to anyone (especially not a bank) before you leave!
1 spend: If you're going on holiday, you don't want to give all your money to anyone (especially not a bank) before you leave!
2 currencies: "Currencies" is the best term here. A "currency" is a type of money, such as the Dollar, the Yen, the Euro, etc. In the dialogue, two currencies are discussed: the Australian Dollar and the American Dollar. Interestingly, the word "Dollar" is derived from the Low German term "daler".
2 exchange rates: An "exchange rate" is the difference in value between two currencies. This is not the right answer here.
2 transaction fees: "Transaction fees" are charges incurred when you perform an operation, for example at a bank. This is not the right answer here.
3 exchange rate: This is the correct answer. An "exchange rate" is the value of a currency when compared to another currency. For example: "I'm going to change my Euros to Dollars today, because the exchange rate is very favourable".
3 transaction fee: A "transaction fee" is a charge incurred when you perform an operation, for example at a bank. This is not the right answer here.
3 currency: A "currency" is a type of money: Pounds, Dollars, Yen, Euros, etc. This is not the right answer here.
4 transaction fee: "Transaction fee" is the right answer. Banks often charge you a "transaction fee" when you transfer money from one account to another. In the dialogue, the Australian woman charges Philip a "transaction fee" for giving him American Dollars and taking Australian Dollars from him. She's a shrewd businesswoman!
4 currency: A "currency" is a type of money: Pounds, Dollars, Yen, Euros, etc. This is not the right answer here.
4 exchange rate: An "exchange rate" is the difference in value between two currencies. This is not the right answer here.
5 swap: "Swap" is the best choice here. To "trade" one thing for another is to "swap", "switch", or "exchange" it. In the dialogue, the characters discuss "trading some money". Here's another example: "I'll trade my apple for your orange. I don't like apples, but I love oranges".
5 guess: To "guess" is to "estimate" or "imagine" a possible answer. This is not the right answer.
5 suit: The verb "to suit (someone)" is to be appropriate or convenient for them. This is not the right answer.
练习 3
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Bruno: In closing, I'd just like to this moment to my grandfather, Xavier Delavigne. Xavier taught me the perfume because he wanted me to his business, and carry on his .
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Bruno: In closing, I'd just like to dedicate this moment to my grandfather, Xavier Delavigne. Xavier taught me the perfume trade because he wanted me to take over his business, and carry on his legacy .
练习 4
Philip offers to "take (Fiona) through an average week".
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Philip offers to "take (Fiona) through an average week".
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Philip is offering to explain his weekly responsibilities to Fiona, not "give her a tour".
Philip is offering to explain his weekly responsibilities to Fiona, not reschedule the interview for another time.
Philip is offering to explain his weekly responsibilities to Fiona, not "trade places" with her. The verb "to trade" means "to exchange". To trade places with someone is to exchange roles or position with someone.
"To take somebody through something" is to explain something step by step, or point by point. When Philip offers to take Fiona through an average week, he is offering to explain his responsibilities in a typical week to Fiona.
