greenback

英 ['griːnbæk] 美 ['grin'bæk]
  • n. 美钞;绿背动物

英文词源


greenback (n.)
"U.S. dollar bill," 1862, so called from the time of their introduction, from green (adj.) + back (n.); bank paper money printed in green ink had been called this since 1778 (as opposed to redbacks, etc.).

双语例句


1. A wallet full of greenback is find on the train.
火车上发现有一个装满美钞的钱包.

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2. If the greenback declines, China's government stands to lose a fortune.
如果美元下跌, 中国政府就会丢失财富.

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3. The greenback is also suffering anxiety over US credit and mortgage markets.
此外,外界对于美国信贷和按揭市场的担忧也对美元产生了影响.

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4. Against other gauges the greenback may still be overvalued.
用其他的标准度量,美元将仍然是高估的.

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5. The yen slipped against the greenback , trading at 120.34, down 0.78 yen.
日元对美元的汇率以120.34兑1美元收盘, 下跌0.78日元.

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