作者popopopopo (UU)
看板EngTalk
標題[Ask ] how is the difference between some words
時間Thu Aug 2 00:42:40 2007
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??
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1F：推 ngulin0911:4. Debit card is similar with ATM card 08/02 03:28
2F：推 hiphopdog:try the english to english dictionary..it may work 08/02 08:19
3F：推 anoun:debit card usually has VISA function. But, it will 08/02 09:03
4F：→ anoun:take away your money as soon as you use it. Whereas, 08/02 09:04
5F：→ anoun:credit card takes your money from checking every month. 08/02 09:05
6F：→ anoun:3. Affect is a verb. Effect is a noun. 08/02 09:06
7F：推 happycompany:dictionaries are always ur best friends, except 08/02 22:28
8F：→ happycompany:Dr. Eye 08/02 22:30
9F：推 ping0519:wow. XD it's too diffcult to me. 08/03 13:31
10F：推 army:as a commerce graduate, I must say that 1. is completely 08/03 22:14
11F：→ army:different! But it's a bit difficult to tell you how. 08/03 22:15
12F：推 army:The difference is due to monetary policy. 08/03 22:19
13F：→ army:(fixed/ float) exchange rate. Correct me if I'm wrong:) 08/03 22:20
14F：推 nickwow:I think depreciation is talking about things like 08/07 21:14
15F：→ nickwow:Buliding equipment....something like that 08/07 21:15
16F：→ nickwow:while devaluation is about money value 08/07 21:16