| 释义 |
Examples:Hot money, money flowing from one currency another in the hope of quick profit—lit. ten thousand strings of cash in money belt (idiom); carrying lots of money—money farm (dealing in illegal foreign currency of money laundering)—Money isn't everything but without money you have nothing. [idiom.]—kill sb for his property (idiom); to murder for money—spend money on sth that turns out to be unsatisfactory or even disastrous—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)—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—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—classifier for a large amount of money or medical/legal cases—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.]—contribute generously (idiom); help sb. generously with money—lit. money will make the Devil turn millstones [idiom.]— |