money

IPA/ˈmʌni/
KK[mˈʌni]IPA/ˈmʌni/

money — 名詞

1. The metal pieces and printed paper that people use to pay for what they buy, or

1.名詞A1
釋義

錢;金錢

用來購買物品的紙幣與硬幣

The metal pieces and printed paper that people use to pay for what they buy, or the whole amount of cash that someone has.

例句

Leo counted the money in his wallet before paying for the groceries.

Leo 在付錢買雜貨前,先數了數錢包裡的錢。

uncountable: 'the money' not 'a money'

The bakery on Main Street does not accept foreign money.

主街上那間麵包店不收外國錢。

常見搭配
  • pocket money
  • spending money
  • paper money
  • foreign money
  • some money
  • a lot of money
  • hard-earned money
同義詞
  • cash

    refers specifically to physical banknotes and coins, not digital or invested money

  • currency

    the official monetary system of a particular country, such as the New Taiwan Dollar

  • funds

    money set aside or available for a particular purpose; slightly more formal

反義詞
  • poverty

    the state of having very little or no money

文法句型

money + verb

amount of money

some / any money

用法筆記

Money is an uncountable noun in this sense. Use 'some money', 'a lot of money', or 'an amount of money' — never 'a money' or 'many moneys'.

常見錯誤

I need a money to buy lunch.
I need some money to buy lunch.
money is uncountable and cannot take the article 'a'.
She has many moneys in her bank account.
She has a lot of money in her bank account.
do not pluralise 'money' when referring to cash or funds.

2. The financial gain or earnings that a person or company gets from selling goods,

2.名詞B1
釋義

利潤;獲利

商業活動所帶來的收益

The financial gain or earnings that a person or company gets from selling goods, running a business, or making an investment.

例句

There is good money in selling handmade furniture online if your costs stay low.

如果成本不高,在網路上賣手工傢俱的利潤很可觀。

pattern: there is money in [activity]

Tamar invested in the bakery because she believed there was real money in it.

Tamar 投資那間麵包店,因為她認為這門生意真的有利可圖。

常見搭配
  • there is money in
  • make money from
  • good money
  • real money
  • money in it
同義詞
  • profit

    the exact financial surplus after costs are subtracted; more precise and technical than 'money' in this sense

  • return

    the financial gain on an investment; often used in investing contexts

  • revenue

    the total income a business generates before costs are deducted

反義詞
  • loss

    a situation in which a business spends more than it earns

文法句型

there is money in [something]

make money from [something]

用法筆記

Frequently appears in the fixed pattern 'there is money in [something]' or '[something] has money in it'. The subject is usually a business, activity, or investment, not a person.

常見錯誤

I have money in this job.' (ambiguous)
There is money in this kind of work.
use the 'there is money in' pattern rather than a possessive structure.
The shop makes money in selling tea.
The shop makes money from selling tea.
the preposition is 'from', not 'in', when using 'make money'.
慣用語

To receive good value or benefit from the money you have spent on something, so that you feel the cost was justified.

花得值得;物有所值

Christopher used his gym membership five times a week because he wanted to get his money's worth.

If you visit all seven exhibits in one day, you will really get your money's worth from the ticket.

Used to say that people who have a lot of money have power and influence and can get what they want, often regardless of rules or fairness.

金錢萬能

The small company could not win the contract because a bigger rival had more resources — money talks.

Politics is an expensive game, and money talks louder than good intentions.

Exactly correct, accurate, or appropriate in a given situation.

完全正確;恰到好處

Élise's prediction about the election result was right on the money.

The coach's advice to pass the ball early was on the money — we scored the winning goal.

To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money on it, often without careful planning or long-term thinking.

砸錢;用錢打發

The government kept throwing money at the failing railway system instead of fixing the management problems.

Throwing money at a broken machine will not help if the staff do not know how to use it.

Used to remind someone that money is a limited resource and should not be wasted or spent carelessly.

天上不會掉錢

When Diya asked for a new phone every year, her father said, 'Money does not grow on trees.'

I cannot buy you a new laptop every month — money does not grow on trees, you know.

To support one's opinions or promises by taking actual action or spending money, rather than just talking.

說做就做;用行動支持

If you believe the charity does good work, put your money where your mouth is and donate something.

Darius kept saying he could build a better website, so I told him to put his money where his mouth is.

To earn a large amount of money very quickly or with little effort.

大賺一筆

Since his app went viral, Tom has been coining it in.

With her new business, Sara is coining money faster than ever.

To have a lot of money available to spend.

有錢了

After winning the lottery, the Smiths were suddenly in the money.

If our startup succeeds, we'll be in the money next year.

To have a very large amount of money.

錢多到用不完

My uncle inherited a fortune and is now rolling in money.

With those royalties, the author is rolling in it.

The highest quality available, regardless of cost.

金錢能買到的最好

They furnished their home with the best that money can buy.

For her wedding, she wanted the best that money can buy.

Not spending money on things that are not necessary.

用錢謹慎

My grandmother has always been careful with money.

To save for a house, you need to be careful with money.

Money that is earned without much effort or work.

輕鬆賺的錢

He thought online surveys would be easy money, but they paid little.

Winning the bet felt like easy money for Diego.

A person who is not sensible often loses money quickly or is cheated.

愚人難守財

He spent his entire savings on a fake watch—a fool and his money are soon parted.

Remember that a fool and his money are soon parted when you invest.

In my opinion or according to my view.

依我看

For my money, this is the best pizza in town.

For my money, she is the most talented singer in the competition.

To receive good value or satisfaction for the money you spend.

物有所值

We stayed at the park all day to get our money's worth.

Did you feel you got your money's worth from that concert?

To compete so strongly that the opponent must use all their skill to win.

不讓某人輕易取勝

The underdog team gave the champions a good run for their money.

In the debate, Maya gave her opponent a run for his money.

A significant amount of money, especially earned through hard work.

大筆錢

Thousands of fans paid good money to see the band live.

Don't waste good money on that broken gadget.

To have so much money that you can spend it carelessly.

錢多到花不完

After selling his company, he had money to burn.

She bought three sports cars—she acts like she has money to burn.

Using older or more familiar units of measurement.

用舊制

The distance is 10 kilometers, which is about 6 miles in old money.

He weighs 80 kilos, or around 12 stone in old money.

Used to remind someone not to waste money because it is limited.

錢不是從天上掉下來的

Stop asking for new toys—money doesn't grow on trees!

I told my son that money doesn't grow on trees when he wanted a new bike.

A business that makes a lot of money with very little effort.

印鈔機般的生意

That popular app is a licence to print money for its developers.

Owning a parking lot in the city center is a licence to print money.

Very rich; having unlimited money.

很有錢

I can't afford a new car—I'm not made of money!

She spends like she's made of money, but she's actually in debt.

To earn a lot of money or to generate profit.

賺錢

The new coffee shop should make money within a year.

There is money to be made in real estate if you invest wisely.

To make or lose money very quickly and in large amounts.

快速賺/賠大錢

During the tech boom, investors made money hand over fist.

The company lost money hand over fist after the scandal.

To marry a rich person.

嫁/娶有錢人

She always dreamed of marrying money and living a luxurious life.

He married money when he wed the heiress.

Money earned very easily with little effort.

輕鬆賺的錢

The job only took an hour—it was money for jam.

Babysitting that quiet child was money for old rope.

Money is not a concern because there is plenty of it.

錢不是問題

She shops at designer stores as if money is no object.

For their wedding, money was no object; they wanted the best.

Impossible to obtain or do, no matter how hard you try.

無論如何也得不到

We couldn't find a hotel room for love nor money during the festival.

That rare stamp is not available for love or money.

To spend a lot of money on something, especially if it is wasted.

花大錢

I paid good money for this dress, and now it's torn.

He paid good money for that course, but it was useless.

A very large amount of money.

一大筆錢

The software company made pots of money from its new product.

He inherited pots of money from his grandmother.

To invest money in a business or project.

投資

Several investors put money into the renewable energy startup.

She put money into the local theater to help it survive.

To bet that a particular person or thing will win.

下注

I put my money on the black horse in the third race.

He'll be late—I'd put money on it.

To make sure someone has enough money to pay before doing business.

確認對方有錢

The dealer wanted to see the colour of my money before showing the car.

Before we start, I need to see the colour of your money.

To spend more money on something that has already wasted a lot of money.

賠了夫人又折兵

Repairing that old car is throwing good money after bad.

Don't throw good money after bad by investing more in that failing business.

To spend money carelessly and in a showy way.

揮霍

He tries to impress people by throwing his money around.

She threw her money about at the casino without a care.

To try to solve a problem by spending money, often without careful planning.

砸錢解決

The government threw money at the problem but it didn't help.

Instead of throwing money at it, we need a better strategy.

Time is valuable and should not be wasted.

時間就是金錢

In business, time is money, so meetings should be efficient.

He rushed through the task because time is money.

Used to say that there is little difference between the options you can choose.

各有所好,自己決定

Both hotels are similar—you pays your money and you takes your choice.

The two candidates have almost the same policies; you pays your money and you takes your choice.

money — 形容詞

同根字

  • monetary
    形容詞B2
  • monetise
    動詞C1
  • moneyed
    形容詞C2

常見搭配

常用片語

  • make money
  • save money
  • spend money
  • lose money
  • borrow money
  • lend money
  • earn money
  • waste money
  • raise money
  • put money into

介系詞搭配