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[Ask ] how is the difference between some words

看板EngTalk (全英文聊天)作者 (UU)時間18年前 (2007/08/02 00:42), 編輯推噓8(8推 0噓 8→)
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Hi all, I am studing in English now. but I face some problem end need help. some words are similar in meaning. so how do I distinguish?? I list some for example, 1. depreciation vs. devaluation 2. overdraft vs. deficit 3. affect vs. effect 4. credit card vs. debit card so many similar words coufuse me. are there some books explaning these confusing words?? -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 59.120.70.50
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08/02 03:28, , 1F
4. Debit card is similar with ATM card
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08/02 08:19, , 2F
try the english to english dictionary..it may work
08/02 08:19, 2F
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08/02 09:03, , 3F
debit card usually has VISA function. But, it will
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take away your money as soon as you use it. Whereas,
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credit card takes your money from checking every month.
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08/02 09:06, , 6F
3. Affect is a verb. Effect is a noun.
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08/02 22:28, , 7F
dictionaries are always ur best friends, except
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08/02 22:30, , 8F
Dr. Eye
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08/03 13:31, , 9F
wow. XD it's too diffcult to me.
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08/03 22:14, , 10F
as a commerce graduate, I must say that 1. is completely
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08/03 22:15, , 11F
different! But it's a bit difficult to tell you how.
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08/03 22:19, , 12F
The difference is due to monetary policy.
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(fixed/ float) exchange rate. Correct me if I'm wrong:)
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08/07 21:14, , 14F
I think depreciation is talking about things like
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08/07 21:15, , 15F
Buliding equipment....something like that
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while devaluation is about money value
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