exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ CET4 TEM4 ( exchanging, exchanged, exchanges )

• 1. 

  V-RECIP If two or more people exchange things of a particular kind, they give them to each other at the same time. 交换

  例：

  We exchanged addresses.

  我们交换了地址。

  例：

  The two men exchanged glances.

  那两个人交换了眼神。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Exchange is also a noun. 交换

  例：

  He ruled out any exchange of prisoners with the militants.

  他拒绝考虑与好战分子交换囚犯。

• 3. 

  V-T If you exchange something, you replace it with a different thing, especially something that is better or more satisfactory. 调换; 更换

  例：

  ...the chance to sell back or exchange goods.

  …回售或调换货物的机会。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT An exchange is a brief conversation, usually an angry one. 短暂的交谈; 争吵 [正式]

  例：

  There've been some bitter exchanges between the two groups.

  两组之间有过些激烈的争吵。

• 5. 

  N-COUNT An exchange of fire, for example, is an incident in which people use guns or missiles against each other. 交火

  例：

  There was an exchange of fire during which the gunman was wounded.

  发生了一场交火，其间那名枪手受伤了。

• 6. 

  N-COUNT An exchange is an arrangement in which people from two different countries visit each other's country, to strengthen links between them. 交流

  例：

  ...a series of sporting and cultural exchanges with Seoul.

  …与首尔的一系列体育和文化交流。

• 7. 

  → see also foreign exchange, stock exchange

• 8. 

  PHRASE If you do or give something in exchange for something else, you do it or give it in order to get that thing. 作为交换

  例：

  It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in exchange for favours.

  公务员以提供便利来索取礼物或金钱作为交换是非法的。