Coin
01
硬币, 钱币
a piece of metal, typically round and flat, used as money, issued by governments
例子
She found a rare coin from the 19th century while cleaning out her grandfather's attic.
她在清理祖父的阁楼时发现了一枚19世纪的稀有硬币。
The vending machine only accepts coins, so he had to dig through his pockets to find some change.
自动售货机只接受硬币，所以他不得不翻遍口袋找零钱。
02
钱, 现金
money, cash, or earnings; often implying decent or respectable pay
Slang例子
That new gig pays some good coin.
那份新工作付好钱。
She 's earning serious coin freelancing online.
她通过在线自由职业赚着可观的钱。
to coin
01
创造, 杜撰
to create a new word, phrase, or expression
Transitive: to coin a word or expression
例子
The scientist coined a term to describe the unique behavior observed in the experiment.
科学家创造了一个术语来描述实验中观察到的独特行为。
Shakespeare is credited with coining many words and phrases still in use today.
莎士比亚因创造了许多至今仍在使用的单词和短语而受到赞誉。
02
铸造, 造币
to create coins by stamping or pressing metal into a specific shape and design
Transitive: to coin money
例子
The mint coins new currency every year, using advanced machinery.
造币厂每年使用先进机器铸造新货币。
The government will coin special edition coins to commemorate the event.
政府将铸造特别版硬币以纪念该事件。
