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exchanging

UK //ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ//US //ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'eschangen', 来自古法语 'eschangier', 最终源于拉丁语 'excambiare'(ex- 'out' + cambiare 'to trade')。

verb

❶ 指双方互相给予或接收某物,通常涉及物品、信息或意见的互换行为,强调互动性。

“They were exchanging gifts at the Christmas party.”

(他们在圣诞派对上互赠礼物。)

“The diplomats are exchanging views on the trade agreement.”

(外交官们正在就贸易协定交换意见。)

同义词:swapping, trading, interchanging

常见短语

exchanging glances — 指两人短暂对视,通常暗示无声的交流或某种默契。

“The couple kept exchanging glances across the crowded room.”

(这对情侣在拥挤的房间中不断交换眼神。)

exchanging vows — 特指婚礼上新人互相承诺的仪式环节,象征婚姻契约的缔结。

“They were crying while exchanging vows at the altar.”

(他们在圣坛前交换誓言时流下了眼泪。)