区别辨析money、cash、coin与currency

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。