denominate

IPA/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/
KK[dɪnˈɑmənˌet]IPA/dɪˈnɑːmɪneɪt/

denominate — 動詞

  • denominatepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • denominateshe / she / it
  • denominatedpast simple
  • denominating-ing form

1. to state the value of a financial product, debt, or sale using a particular kind

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

計價

以特定貨幣表示金額

to state the value of a financial product, debt, or sale using a particular kind of money as the unit of measurement

例句

The construction company signed a contract denominated in euros, not pesos.

那家建築公司簽了一份以歐元計價的合約，而非披索。

passive: be denominated in [currency]

Imani asked the bank to open an account denominated in Canadian dollars.

Imani 請銀行開設一個以加幣計價的帳戶。

常見搭配
  • denominated in dollars
  • denominated in euros
  • denominated in yen
  • denominated in the local currency
同義詞
  • express

    more general — can mean showing value in any terms, not just currency

  • quote

    focuses on giving a specific price or exchange rate

  • value

    means determining how much something is worth, often in a currency

文法句型

be denominated in [currency]

用法筆記

Almost always used in the passive form (be denominated in + currency). The subject is typically a financial instrument such as a bond, loan, or contract, or a commercial transaction.

常見錯誤

The price was denominated at fifty dollars.
The price was set at fifty dollars.
'denominate' refers to the unit (euros, dollars), not the specific number.
She denominated the cost in her report.
She stated the cost in her report.
'denominate' is used for currency denomination, not for expressing costs in general.

2. to formally identify a person, thing, or concept by assigning an official name o

2.動詞及物C2
釋義

命名；歸類

正式給予名稱或分類

to formally identify a person, thing, or concept by assigning an official name or placing them into a recognized category

例句

The drink can only be denominated vodka if it meets the strict production rules.

這種飲料只有在符合嚴格的生產規定時，才能被命名為伏特加。

passive: be denominated + [product name]

In the company records, Quan's role was denominated 'senior engineer'.

在公司紀錄中，Quan 的職位被定名為「資深工程師」。

常見搭配
  • denominated as
  • denominated a crime
  • denominated vodka
  • officially denominated
同義詞
  • designate

    similar formality; focuses on selecting someone or something for a particular role or purpose

  • classify

    focuses on placing into a category rather than assigning a specific name

  • term

    also formal but used more for describing something with a word or phrase

  • label

    informal by comparison; suggests attaching a descriptive tag

文法句型

be denominated + [name/title]

be denominated as + [category]

用法筆記

Commonly used in legal, regulatory, or formal classification contexts. The active voice is rare in everyday speech; the passive pattern (be denominated + title or category) is much more frequent.

常見錯誤

They denominated the puppy Max.
They named the puppy Max.
'denominate' sounds unnatural for everyday naming; use 'name' or 'call'.
The teacher denominated the students as beginners.
The teacher classified the students as beginners.
'denominate' is too formal for classroom contexts.

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常用片語

  • be denominated in
  • be denominated as

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