| 释义 |
Examples:kill sb for his property (idiom); to murder for money—spend money on sth that turns out to be unsatisfactory or even disastrous—Hot money, money flowing from one currency another in the hope of quick profit—unit of money (in PRC: Chinese yuan, in USA: dollar, etc)—money squandering establishment (e.g. gambling den, brothel etc)—money settlement (fine or payment end a legal dispute)—lit. there are principles behind making money (idiom); fig. have a knack for good business—token (used instead of money for slot machines, in game arcades etc)—lit. ten thousand strings of cash in money belt (idiom); carrying lots of money—deny oneself comforts in order to save money for one's education—Enjo-kōsai or "compensated dating", a practice which originated in Japan where older men give money or luxury gifts women for their companionship and sexual favors—extravagant (idiom); throw away money by the handful—distributing money, fighting for virtue (idiom); fig. generous in helping the needy—money farm (dealing in illegal foreign currency of money laundering)—long sleeves help one dance beautifully (idiom); money and power will help you in any occupation—natural economy (exchange of goods by bartering not involving money)—plot and kill sb for his property (idiom); to murder for money—bill of warrant (certificate, allowing one collect money or valuables)—by extension, person who is greedy for power, money, sex etc—Money isn't everything but without money you have nothing. [idiom.]—classifier for a large amount of money or medical/legal cases—contribute generously (idiom); help sb. generously with money—lit. money will make the Devil turn millstones [idiom.]—classifier for rolled material (wad of paper money, movie reel etc)—lit. An interval of time is worth an ounce of gold, money cannot buy you time. [idiom.]— |