[V-RECIP 相互动词]交换；互换 If two or more people exchange things of a particular kind, they give them to each other at the same time.
[pl-n V]
[V n with n]
[oft N of pl-n]
We exchanged addresses and Christmas cards...
我们交换了地址和圣诞贺卡。
The two men exchanged glances...
那两个男人互相扫了一眼。
He exchanged a quick smile with her then entered the lift.
他和她匆匆相视一笑，然后走进了电梯。
Exchange is also a noun.
He ruled out any exchange of prisoners with the militants.
他拒绝和武装分子进行任何交换俘虏的活动。
...a frank exchange of views.
坦诚地交换意见
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[VERB 动词]调换，交换，更换（尤指更好或更令人满意的东西） If you exchange something, you replace it with a different thing, especially something that is better or more satisfactory.
[V n]
[V n for n]
...the chance to sell back or exchange goods...
回销或调换商品的机会
If the car you have leased is clearly unsatisfactory, you can always exchange it for another.
如果你对租借的车明显不满意，可随时另换一辆。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]短暂的交谈；（常指）口角，争吵 An exchange is a brief conversation, usually an angry one.
[FORMAL 正式]
There've been some bitter exchanges between the two groups.
两组之间发生过一些激烈的争吵。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]交战；交火 An exchange of fire, for example, is an incident in which people use guns or missiles against each other.
[oft N of n]
There was an exchange of fire during which the gunman was wounded...
有过交火，其间那名持枪歹徒受伤了。
This could intensify the risk of a nuclear exchange.
这可能会加剧爆发核战争的危险。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]（不同国家人们之间的）交流，互访 An exchange is an arrangement in which people from two different countries visit each other's country, to strengthen links between them.
[usu adj N]
...a series of sporting and cultural exchanges with Seoul...
和首尔之间的一系列体育和文化交流
...educational exchanges for young people...
面向年轻人的教育交流
I'm going to go on an exchange visit to Paris.
我将到巴黎交流参观。
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[N-IN-NAMES 名称名词]交易大厅；交易所Exchange is used in the names of some places where people used to trade and do business with each other.
[the supp N]
[BUSINESS 商]
...the Royal Exchange.
皇家交易所
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]同telephone exchangeThe exchange is the same as the telephone exchange .
[usu the N]
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See also:
corn exchange
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foreign exchange
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stock exchange
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[PHRASE 短语]作为交换 If you do or give something in exchange for something else, you do it or give it in order to get that thing.
[usu PHR for n]
It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in exchange for favors...
公务员通过索要礼物或钱财作为为他人提供便利的交换是违法的。
He paid her a huge salary. In exchange, he was assured of her vote.
他给她支付了很高的薪水，作为交换，他确定能够得到她的选票。
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ex·change★/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ; NAmEɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
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exchangeexchangesexchangedexchangingnoun★giving and receiving 交换1★[countable , uncountable ]an act of giving sth to sb or doing sth for sb and receiving sth in return 交换；互换；交流；掉换◆The exchange of prisoners took place this morning.今天早上交换了俘虏。◆We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information.我们需要促进思想和信息的公开交流。◆an exchange of glances/insults互换眼色；相互侮辱◆an exchange of fire(= between enemy soldiers)交火◆I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange?我请你吃午饭，你给我修计算机，这算是公平交易吧？◆Would you like my old TV in exchange forthis camera? 用我的旧电视机换这架照相机，你愿意吗？◆I'll type your report if you'll babysit in exchange.如果你愿意代我照看孩子，我就把这个报告给你打出来。☞see also
part exchange
conversation/argument 交谈；争论2[countable ]a conversation or an argument 交谈；对话；争论◆There was only time for a brief exchange.只有简短的交谈时间。◆The Prime Minister was involved in a heated exchangewith opposition MPs. 首相参与了和反对党议员的激烈争论。of money 金钱3★[uncountable ]the process of changing an amount of one currency(= the money used in one country) for an equal value of another 兑换；汇兑◆currency exchange facilities货币兑换服务◆Where can I find the best exchange rate/ rate of exchange?在什么地方才能获得最好的兑换价？☞see also
foreign exchange
between two countries 两国之间4★[countable ]an arrangement when two people or groups from different countries visit each other's homes or do each other's jobs for a short time （不同国家人或团体之间的）交流，互访◆Our school does an exchange with a school in France.我们学校与法国的一所学校进行交流。◆Nick went on the French exchange.尼克到法国去作互访了。◆trade and cultural exchanges with China与中国的贸易和文化交流building 建筑物5(oftenExchange )[countable ]( in compounds 构成复合词) a building where business people met in the past to buy and sell a particular type of goods 交易所◆the old Corn Exchange古老的谷物交易所☞see also
stock exchange
telephone 电话6[countable ]=
telephone exchange
verb★give and receive 交换1★to give sth to sb and at the same time receive the same type of thing from them 交换；交流；掉换exchangesth ◆to exchange ideas/news/information交流思想；互通消息；交流信息◆Juliet and David exchanged glances(= they looked at each other).朱丽叶和戴维相互看了看对方。◆Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses.所有的组员都相互交换了电子邮件地址。exchangesth with sb ◆I shook hands and exchanged a few words with the manager.我和经理握了握手，交谈了几句。◆The two men exchanged blows(= hit each other).两个男人相互殴打起来。money/goods 金钱；商品2★to give or return sth that you have and get sth different or better instead 兑换；交易；更换SYN
change
exchangesth ◆If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it.如果不合适就把它拿回来，商店将给你更换。exchangeA for B ◆You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel.你可在旅馆把你的钱兑换成美元。contracts 契约3~ contracts( especially BrE) to sign a contract with the person that you are buying sth from, especially a house or land 交换（尤指房屋或土地买卖的契约）IDIOMsee
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n.ex·change/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ; NAmEɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
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exchangeex‧change1 /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ ●●○S3W3 noun
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1giving/receiving [countable, uncountable] the act of giving someone something and receiving something else from themexchange of an exchange of political prisonersin exchange for something I’ve offered to paint the kitchen in exchange for a week’s accommodation. Four of my cassettes for your Madonna CD is a fair exchange. →
part exchange
2argument/discussion [countable] a short conversation, usually between two people who are angry with each other: a quiet exchange between the judge and the clerk The DJ was fired after a heated exchange (=a very angry conversation) on air with a call-in listener.3exchange of ideas/information etc when people discuss or share ideas, information etc: The organization is dedicated to the free exchange of information.4something you buy [countable] the act of giving something you have bought back to the store where you bought it, for example because it does not work, fit etc, and taking something else instead: The store’s policy is not to allow returns or exchanges.5money [uncountable] a process in which you change money from one currency to another: Most capital cities have extensive exchange facilities.6students/teachers [countable] an arrangement in which a student, teacher etc visits another school or university to work or studyon an exchange (with somebody) I’m here for one term, on an exchange with Dr. Fisher.7jobs/homes etc [countable] an arrangement in which you stay in someone’s home, do someone’s job etc for a short time while that person stays in your home, does your job etc: Kate’s in New York on an employee exchange so she can get some more training.8fight [countable] an event during a war or fight when two people, armies etc shoot or fire missiles at each otherexchange of fire/gunfire9building corn/wool/cotton etc exchange a large building in a town that was used in the past for buying and selling corn, wool etc →
labour exchange
, stock exchange
COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesa brief exchange (=a short conversation)· There followed a brief exchange between Mitti and Helga in German.an angry exchange· His angry exchange with the referee earned him a yellow card.a heated exchange (=a very angry conversation)· I overheard a heated exchange between John and his wife.an acrimonious exchange formal (=in which people show their anger and criticize each other)· The newspaper article led to a series of acrimonious exchanges between leading scientists.a sharp exchange (=one that shows someone disapproves of something or is annoyed)· The proposed bill provoked some sharp exchanges in the House of Commons.a bitter exchange (=one in which people criticize each other with strong feelings of hate and anger)· There were bitter exchanges between them outside the court room.a verbal exchange (=spoken rather than written)· The two boxers recently became involved in a heated verbal exchange.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 5ADJECTIVES/NOUN + exchangecurrency exchange· We have seen wide fluctuations in rates of currency exchange this year.foreign exchange (=money in the currency of a foreign country, that a country gets by selling goods abroad)· Timber is a vital source of foreign exchange earnings for the country.exchange + NOUNthe exchange rate· What's the current exchange rate between the dollar and the euro?an exchange market (=a financial market where different currencies are bought and sold)· The pound rose against the dollar on the world foreign currency exchange markets.exchange controls (=limits on the amount of a currency people are allowed to exchange)· The government is going to impose stricter exchange controls.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 6ADJECTIVES/NOUN + exchangea student exchange· Our college arranged student exchanges with four colleges in France.a staff exchange· The staff exchange programme allows the company to share personnel with partner institutions abroad.a cultural/scientific/academic exchange· The mayors of Tokyo and New York signed an agreement to encourage cultural exchanges between the cities.
exchange1 noun
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exchangeexchange2 ●●○ verb [transitive]
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1a)to give someone something and receive the same kind of thing from them at the same time: We exchange gifts at Christmas. At the end of the game, players traditionally exchange shirts with each other. We exchanged phone numbers.b)to give someone something and receive something different from themSYN changeexchange something for something Where can I exchange my dollars for pounds?RegisterIn everyday British English, people usually say swap or, in everyday American English, trade, rather than exchange:· Do you want to swap (BrE)/trade (AmE) seats with me?2to replace one thing with anotherSYN swapexchange something for something He exchanged the black jacket for a blue one.3exchange words/looks etc (with somebody) if two people exchange words, looks etc, they talk to each other, look at each other etc: Until this evening I had never so much as exchanged a word with him. The two women exchanged glances and laughed. I went over and exchanged greetings with everyone.4exchange blows (with somebody) if two people exchange blows, they hit each other5exchange information/ideas etc to discuss something or share information, ideas etc: It’s a place where people can chat and exchange ideas.6exchange contracts especially British English to complete the final stage of buying a house by signing a contract with the person you are buying it from—exchangeable adjectiveTHESAURUSexchange to give something to someone, and receive a similar thing from them at the same time. Exchange is often used about people telling each other about their ideas, phone numbers, addresses etc: · They exchanged photographs before they met.· a place where people can exchange ideas· We exchanged email addresses.· if you are unhappy with the jacket, you can always take it back and exchange it for another one.· These coupons can be exchanged for meals and accommodation.change to exchange something, especially money. Also used in British English about exchanging something you have bought for something different: · I need to change some dollars.· She changed all her money into euros.· We thought it was time we changed our car for something more modern.swap (also do a swap BrE) informal to give something to someone, who gives you something similar: · The two schools use the Internet to swap pictures, stories, and jokes.· I like your room better – do you want to do a swap?trade (also do a trade American English) to exchange something that you have for something that someone else has: · The stolen phones are being traded for drugs.· The boys trade sports cards on the playground.· We've got lots of plants we don't need – do you want to do a trade?switch to change the places of two or more people or things, so that each one is in the place the other was before: · Can I switch seats with you?reciprocate to do or give something, because someone has done or given something similar to you – a rather formal use: · They invited us to dinner a while ago, and I'd like to reciprocate.in exchange/return (for something) if you give something in exchange or in return for something else, you give it in order to get something else back: · Williams will plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.
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exchange
[ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ]exchanged, exchanging, exchanges
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exchanged[2750] exchanges[742] exchanging[1348]
交换(68%)，兑换(22%)，交易所(9%)，交战(1%)
n.交换；交流；交易所；兑换
vt.交换；交易；兑换
vi.交换；交易；兑换
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