money、cash、coin与currency这些名词均有“(金)钱”之意。
money : 钱的通称,可以是硬币可以是纸币,也可指用作货币的其它物品。
- to borrow/save/spend/earn money
借 / 存 / 花 / 挣钱 - How much money is there in my account?
我的账上有多少钱? - The money is much better in my new job.
我的新工作薪水高多了。
cash : 特指立即可以兑现的现金或现款。
- How much cash do you have on you?
你身上带着多少现金? - Payments can be made by cheque or in cash.
支票或现金付款均可。 - Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash.
顾客若付现金,可获九折优惠。
coin : 指铸造的硬币。
- a euro coin
欧元硬币 - notes and coin
纸币和硬币
(拓展学习:熟词僻义 | coin 是一种怎样的创造?)
currency : 指在流通中的货币,是全部流通中通货的总称,也可指纸币。
- trading in foreign currencies
买卖外汇 - a single European currency
统一的欧洲货币 - You'll need some cash in local currency but you can also use your credit card.
你将需要一些当地的货币现金,但也可使用信用卡。