1. coins and banknotes used to buy things
用於購買物品的硬幣和紙鈔
I need some money to buy lunch.
我需要一些錢買午餐。
She keeps her money in a wallet.
她把錢放在錢包裡。
Do you have any money with you?
你身上有帶錢嗎？
Money Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
money
noun
快速理解
What does "Money" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Money"?
Money 指用於交換商品與服務的通用媒介，通常為硬幣或紙鈔形式。
- 1
通用交換媒介
EN: coins and banknotes used to buy things.
翻譯: 用於購買物品的硬幣與紙鈔。
- 2
財富與資產
EN: wealth or financial resources.
翻譯: 財富或金融資源。
- 3
特定用途的款項
EN: a sum of money for a specific purpose.
翻譯: 用於特定目的的一筆款項。
- 4
金錢收益
EN: payment or profit, especially from work or investment.
翻譯: 報酬或利潤，尤指來自工作或投資。
小提醒：Money 是不可數名詞，不能加 's' 表示複數。要表示多筆金額或不同種類的錢，可用 sums of money 或 forms of money。
發音（How to Pronounce "Money" in English）
How to pronounce "Money" in English?"Money" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Money" from YouTube Videos
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“Here in the United States, we spend more money per person for outcomes that are not better than many countries in the world.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Money"?How does "Money" change by context?
2. a person's wealth or financial resources
一個人的財富或財務資源
They have a lot of money from their business.
他們從生意中賺了很多錢。
He lost all his money in the stock market.
他在股市賠光了所有的錢。
Saving money is important for the future.
為未來存錢很重要。
3. payment for work or services
工作或服務的報酬
He earns good money as a software engineer.
他當軟體工程師賺很多錢。
The job offers excellent money and benefits.
這份工作提供優渥的薪水和福利。
4. used in phrases to refer to the importance of financial gain
用於片語中，指財務收益的重要性
Money talks in the business world.
在商業世界裡，金錢萬能。
For him, time is money.
對他來說，時間就是金錢。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Money"?How to make natural sentences with "Money"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| make + money | 賺錢 | He started a business to make money. (他創業是為了賺錢。) |
| save + money | 存錢；省錢 | We need to save money for our vacation. (我們需要為假期存錢。) |
| spend + money | 花錢 | She spends a lot of money on clothes. (她花很多錢買衣服。) |
| borrow + money | 借錢 | I had to borrow money from the bank. (我必須向銀行借錢。) |
| lend + money | 借出錢 | Can you lend me some money until Friday? (你能借我一些錢到星期五嗎？) |
| invest + money | 投資金錢 | It's wise to invest money in your education. (投資在教育上是明智的。) |
| raise + money | 籌款 | They are raising money for charity. (他們正在為慈善機構籌款。) |
| waste + money | 浪費錢 | Don't waste money on things you don't need. (別把錢浪費在你不需要的東西上。) |
| money + on + noun | 把錢花在…上 | He put all his money on a new car. (他把所有的錢都花在一輛新車上。) |
| money + for + noun | 用於…的錢 | Do you have enough money for the tickets? (你有足夠的錢買票嗎？) |
| run out of + money | 錢用完了 | We ran out of money halfway through the trip. (我們在旅途中錢就用完了。) |
| be worth + money | 值…錢 | This painting is worth a lot of money. (這幅畫值很多錢。) |
| a sum of money | 一筆錢 | She left a large sum of money to her grandchildren. (她留了一大筆錢給她的孫輩。) |
| pocket money | 零用錢 | The child gets pocket money every week. (這個孩子每週都有零用錢。) |
| money talks | 金錢萬能；有錢能使鬼推磨 | In that industry, money talks. (在那個行業裡，金錢萬能。) |
用法說明
How is "Money" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Money"?
money 的單複數與動詞搭配
- money 作為「金錢」的總稱時，是不可數名詞，沒有複數形，動詞用單數。
- 若要表示「多筆款項」或「不同種類的貨幣」，可以使用複數形式 moneys 或 monies，但這屬於正式或法律用語。
- 在一般日常對話和書寫中，money 幾乎永遠以單數形式出現。
對比範例： EN: All the money from the fundraiser has been donated. 翻譯: 募款活動所得的所有款項都已捐出。
EN:The company handles large monies for international clients.
翻譯:這家公司為國際客戶處理大筆款項。
總結建議
在絕大多數情況下，將 money 視為不可數單數名詞使用即可，複數形 moneys/monies 僅用於特定正式文件。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Money" and similar words?How to choose "Money" vs alternatives?
money vs cash
money 泛指所有形式的金錢，包括銀行存款、投資等；cash 特指實體現金，如紙鈔和硬幣。
money vs currency
money 是抽象的金錢概念與價值；currency 是具體的貨幣系統或形式，如美元、歐元。
money vs funds
money 是日常通用語；funds 較正式，常指為特定目的準備或可動用的一筆錢。
口語用法
How is "Money" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Money"?
引述
在對話中，人們常會用「money」來引述或提及他人關於金錢的言論或普遍看法。 EN: He was like, "It's all about the money," and walked out. 翻譯: 他當時就說：「一切都是為了錢，」然後就走了出去。
EN:Everyone keeps saying, "Money can't buy happiness," but they still chase after it.
翻譯:大家都說「金錢買不到幸福」，但還是拼命追求。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，會透過重複或特定短語來強調對金錢的強烈感受，如渴望、不滿或諷刺。 EN: I need money, money, and more money to get this done. 翻譯: 我需要錢，錢，還要更多的錢才能搞定這件事。
EN:Oh, great. Another problem that requires money we don't have.
翻譯:哦，太好了。又是一個需要我們沒有的錢才能解決的問題。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，「money」或其相關短語有時會作為填充詞，帶出後續的觀點或條件。 EN: The plan is good... money-wise, though, we might be short. 翻譯: 計畫是不錯…不過在錢的方面，我們可能不夠。
EN:It's a fantastic opportunity—money aside—to build your network.
翻譯:這是一個絕佳的機會——先不談錢——來建立你的人脈。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（如直接引述口語、重複強調、作為停頓填充）在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用。正式文體應使用更精確、結構完整的句子來討論財務、資金或經濟相關主題。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Money"?What fixed phrases with "Money" should I remember?
make money
verb + money
賺錢
save money
verb + money
省錢；存錢
spend money
verb + money
花錢
money talks
money + verb
金錢萬能；有錢能使鬼推磨
pocket money
adjective + money
零用錢
money on the table
money + prepositional phrase
唾手可得的利益；擺在眼前的機會
good money
adjective + money
一大筆錢；可觀的金額
throw money at something
verb + money + preposition
砸錢解決問題
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Money"?Which "Money" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I have many moneys.
✓I have a lot of money.
"Money" is an uncountable noun in English. It cannot be pluralized with "-s" or used with "many". Use "a lot of", "much", "some", or "a little" instead.
×I need the money to buy a car.
✓I need money to buy a car.
When referring to money in a general sense (not specific money), do not use the definite article "the". Use "the money" only when referring to specific, previously mentioned money.
×My money are in the bank.
✓My money is in the bank.
Since "money" is an uncountable noun, it always takes a singular verb (is, was, has).
×The government collects different moneys from taxes.
✓The government collects different monies from taxes.
While "money" is usually uncountable, the rare plural form "monies" (or "moneys") is used in formal, legal, or financial contexts to mean "sums of money" from different sources. For most everyday situations, use "money" as uncountable.
×He makes a lot of money on stocks.
✓He makes a lot of money from/in stocks.
The common collocations are "make money from (a source)" or "make money in (a field/industry)". Using "on" is incorrect in this context.
×The money of damage was high.
✓The amount of money for the damage was high.
Do not use "money" directly as a measure word like "amount". Use phrases like "amount of money", "sum of money", or "quantity of money".
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Money"?What are tense/participle forms of "Money"?