currency
A system of money in general use in a particular country, such as the dollar or euro. It also refers to the state or quality of being commonly accepted, prevalent, or in circulation, particularly regarding ideas or beliefs.
例文
3 / 5I need to visit the bank to exchange some local currency before my flight.
I need to visit the bank to exchange some local currency before my flight.
The central bank's primary objective is to maintain the stability of the national currency.
The central bank's primary objective is to maintain the stability of the national currency.
Do you have any local currency on you, or are you just using your phone to pay?
Do you have any local currency on you, or are you just using your phone to pay?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'current' (like a flowing river). Currency is the 'current' of money flowing through a country's economy.
クイックテスト
The idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day has lost some ____ in recent scientific studies.
正解！
正解は： currency
例文
I need to visit the bank to exchange some local currency before my flight.
everydayI need to visit the bank to exchange some local currency before my flight.
The central bank's primary objective is to maintain the stability of the national currency.
formalThe central bank's primary objective is to maintain the stability of the national currency.
Do you have any local currency on you, or are you just using your phone to pay?
informalDo you have any local currency on you, or are you just using your phone to pay?
The concept of social capital has gained significant currency among sociologists in recent decades.
academicThe concept of social capital has gained significant currency among sociologists in recent decades.
Our international contracts are usually settled in a major currency like the US dollar or the Euro.
businessOur international contracts are usually settled in a major currency like the US dollar or the Euro.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
hard currency
globally traded currency that is expected to serve as a reliable store of value
local currency
the specific system of money used in the current region
common currency
a phrase or idea that is frequently used or widely understood
よく混同される語
Current is an adjective meaning 'at the present time' or a noun meaning 'flow', while currency refers to the money system itself.
使い方のコツ
Use 'currency' when talking about financial systems of different countries. In academic writing, use it to describe how much an idea or theory is accepted by the public or experts.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use 'currency' to refer to a single physical coin or bill; however, it usually refers to the system as a whole.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'current' (like a flowing river). Currency is the 'current' of money flowing through a country's economy.
語源
From the Latin 'currens', the present participle of 'currere', meaning 'to run' or 'to flow'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Many nations use their physical currency to display national heroes, historical events, or local flora and fauna as a source of pride.
クイックテスト
The idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day has lost some ____ in recent scientific studies.
正解！
正解は： currency
関連単語
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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