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hard-currency

UKUS

Definitions

n.

A stable, internationally accepted currency.

硬通货;强势货币。

adj.

Denominated in or relating to a hard currency.

以硬通货计价的;硬通货的。

Root Breakdown

Native English
hardroot
+
currrun, flow; chariot, wheeled cart; carry
+
-encysuffix
=hard-currency

hard + currency. currency comes from cur (run) — money that 'runs' or circulates; a 'hard' one holds its value reliably.

Root car still carries 96 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Exporters preferred to be paid in hard currency like dollars or euros.

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