coin-operated

coin-operated — adjective

1. describes a machine, service, or device that starts working only after someone p

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a machine, service, or device that starts working only after someone puts in a coin

例句

The station still has a coin-operated locker near platform three.

coin-operated + service machine noun

Karim found a coin-operated dryer at the campsite laundry room.

同義詞
  • metered

    usually used for parking or timed public services rather than general machines

  • token-operated

    similar, but the machine uses special tokens instead of ordinary coins

  • pay-per-use

    broader; can include cards or apps rather than physical coins

反義詞
  • free

    available without any payment before use

文法句型

coin-operated + machine noun

be coin-operated

用法筆記

Usually comes before nouns such as locker, washer, or telescope. After 'be', it often contrasts with newer payment systems such as card-based machines.

常見錯誤

❌The hostel has a coin-operating shower.
✅The hostel has a coin-operated shower.
💡use the -ed adjective for a machine that works after a coin is inserted.