coin

[kɔɪn]

[명] 동전

[명] piece, bit, coins
[동] mint, stamp, stamp out

[명] A small, flat piece of metal that is used as money; A round piece of metal, typically issued by a government as currency
[동] To create money by stamping metal into coins; To invent a new word or phrase that becomes widely used
[형] Relating to the metal discs used as money; Describing something that functions with coins

Eventually, metal {coins} and paper bills were created to make trade easier.

결국, 금속 동전과 종이 지폐가 거래를 더 쉽게 만들기 위해 만들어졌다.

benefit

[ˈbenɪfɪt]

[명] 이점

[명] good, advantage, sake
[동] be advantageous to, profit from, gain

[명] detriment, harm, disadvantage
[동] damage, harm

[명] An advantage gained from something; A positive outcome or effect resulting from an action
[동] To receive an advantage or profit from something; To be useful or helpful to someone

There are many {benefits} to digital money.

디지털 화폐에는 많은 이점이 있다.

easy

[ˈiːzi]

[형] 쉬운

[형] uncomplicated, simple, not difficult

[형] difficult, hard, stiff

[형] Able to be done without much effort; Not complicated and requiring little skill
[부] In a way that requires little effort or skill; Without any trouble; simply
[명] A situation or task that is simple and not difficult; Something that requires little effort or skill

However, barter was not always {easy}.

그러나 물물교환은 항상 쉬운 것은 아니었다.

regulate

[ˈreɡjuleɪt]

[동] 규제하다

[동] control, supervise, adjust

[동] To control the operation of something to ensure it works properly; To set rules or standards for how something should function

Governments are still figuring out how to {regulate} these new forms of currency.

정부는 여전히 이러한 새로운 형태의 통화를 어떻게 규제할지 고민 중이다.

shell

[ʃel]

[명] 조개껍데기

[명] carapace, husk, outside
[동] extract, remove the shells from, husk

[명] A hard protective outer covering of certain animals, like mollusks; The rigid outer case that protects the body of some species
[동] To remove the outer covering of something; To shoot projectiles at a target, often with artillery
[형] Having a protective outer layer; Made from or resembling a hard outer covering

To solve this, people started using {shells}, salt, or beads as money.

이를 해결하기 위해 사람들은 조개껍데기, 소금 또는 구슬과 같은 물품을 돈으로 사용하기 시작했다.

item

[ˈaɪtəm]

[명] 물품

[명] thing, article, object

[명] An individual article or unit that is part of a list or collection; A specific entry in a series or enumeration
[부] Used to introduce each element in a list; And in addition to what has been mentioned
[동] To make a note of something in a list; To write down details about an object or subject

To solve this, people started using {items} like shells, salt, or beads as money.

이를 해결하기 위해 사람들은 조개껍데기, 소금 또는 구슬과 같은 물품을 돈으로 사용하기 시작했다.

digital

[ˈdɪdƷɪtl]

[형] 디지털의

[형] Describing information or signals represented in numerical form, typically as 0s and 1s; Relating to technology that involves the use of computers or electronic devices
[명] A type of technology that uses electronic signals; Referring to information in a format that can be processed by computers

But in recent years, {digital} money has changed how people think about currency.

하지만 최근 몇 년간, 디지털 화폐는 사람들이 통화에 대해 생각하는 방식을 변화시켰다.

include

[ɪnˈkluːd]

[동] 포함하다

[동] incorporate, contain, comprise

[동] exclude, omit, leave out

[동] To contain as part of a whole; To have something as part of a group

Digital money {includes} credit cards, mobile payment apps, and even cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

디지털 화폐는 신용 카드, 모바일 결제 앱, 그리고 비트코인과 같은 암호화폐를 포함한다.

receive

[rɪˈsiːv]

[동] 받다

[동] be given, get, be presented with

[동] give, present, send

[동] To be given something, such as a gift or message; To accept or take something that is offered

They can be sent or {received} online, often in seconds.

그것들은 온라인으로 보내지거나 받을 수 있으며, 종종 몇 초 안에 이루어진다.

cryptocurrencies

[명] 암호화폐

Digital money includes credit cards, mobile payment apps, and even {cryptocurrencies} like Bitcoin.

디지털 화폐는 신용 카드, 모바일 지불 앱, 그리고 비트코인과 같은 암호화폐를 포함한다.

currency

[ˈkɜːrənsi]

[명] 통화

[명] money, legal tender, coinage

[명] A system of money commonly used in a specific country; The official money that a government issues for transactions

But in recent years, digital money has changed how people think about {currency}.

하지만 최근 몇 년간, 디지털 화폐는 사람들이 통화에 대해 생각하는 방식을 변화시켰다.

bill

[bɪl]

[명] 지폐

[명] invoice, beak, charges
[동] send an invoice to, charge, invoice

[명] A document showing the amount of money owed for goods or services received; A formal proposal for new legislation submitted for discussion
[동] To prepare a list for a program; To send a request for payment

Eventually, metal coins and paper {bills} were created to make trade easier.

결국, 금속 동전과 종이 지폐가 거래를 더 쉽게 만들기 위해 만들어졌다.

trade

[treɪd]

[동] 거래하다

[명] commerce, business, buying and selling
[동] deal, traffic, buy and sell

[명] The act of buying and selling goods or services; A form of business where items are exchanged between buyers and sellers
[동] To buy and sell goods or services; To exchange one thing for another
[형] Relating to the exchange of goods or services; Used in a business context, often involving commercial activities

Long ago, people used barter to {trade} goods and services.

아주 오래 전, 사람들은 물물교환을 사용하여 상품과 서비스를 거래했다.

barter

[ˈbɑːrtə(r)]

[명] 물물교환

[동] trade, swap, sell
[명] trading, trade, exchange

[동] To exchange goods for other goods without using money; To trade items with someone instead of paying with cash
[명] The practice of exchanging goods or services without using money; A system where items are traded directly for other items

Long ago, people used {barter} to trade goods and services.

아주 오래 전, 사람들은 물물교환을 사용하여 상품과 서비스를 거래했다.

value

[ˈvæljuː]

[명] 가치

[명] price, importance, principles
[동] evaluate, appreciate, assess

[명] worthlessness
[동] undervalue

[명] The importance or worth of something based on its benefit or usefulness; The monetary amount that something is considered to be worth in terms of money
[동] To estimate how much something is worth in money; To consider something as important or beneficial
[형] Relating to products that are affordable and offer good quality; Referring to budget-friendly items that compete with more expensive options

Governments began to control the {value} of money, and banks helped keep it safe.

정부는 돈의 가치를 통제하기 시작했고, 은행은 그것을 안전하게 지키는 데 도움을 주었다.

payment

[ˈpeɪmənt]

[명] 지불

[명] remittance, premium, remission

[명] The act of giving money in exchange for goods or services; An amount of money that is paid or is to be paid

Digital money includes credit cards, mobile {payment} apps, and even cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

디지털 화폐는 신용 카드, 모바일 지불 앱, 그리고 비트코인과 같은 암호화폐를 포함한다.

exchange

[ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ]

[명] 교환

[동] trade, interchange, swap
[명] interchange, conversation, replacement

[동] To give something and receive something similar in return; To trade or swap one item for another
[명] An act of giving one thing and receiving another in return; A situation where two parties trade items of similar value

For example, a farmer might give vegetables to a shoemaker in {exchange} for shoes.

예를 들어, 농부는 구두 제조업자에게 신발과의 교환으로 채소를 줄 수 있다.

risk

[rɪsk]

[명] 위험

[명] chance, danger, uncertainty
[동] endanger, stand a chance of, put at risk

[명] safety, impossibility

[명] A situation that involves the chance of harm or loss; The possibility of experiencing injury or damage
[동] To expose someone or something to danger or harm; To put someone in a situation where they could experience loss or damage

However, it also comes with {risks}.

하지만, 그것은 또한 위험을 동반한다.

hack

[hæk]

[동] 해킹당하다

[동] cut, chop, hew
[명] journalist, cough, reporter
[형] unoriginal, pedestrian, mediocre

[동] To cut something roughly or carelessly; To gain unauthorized access to a computer system
[명] A rough cut or blow made with a tool; A writer who produces much work, often lacking creativity
[형] Describing work that is done primarily for money rather than passion; Referring to a style that lacks originality and creativity

People can be {hacked}, and some digital money is hard to trace, which can lead to illegal use.

사람들이 해킹당할 수 있고, 일부 디지털 화폐는 추적하기 어려워 불법적인 사용으로 이어질 수 있다.

send

[send]

[동] 보내다

[동] dispatch, mail, post

[동] receive

[동] To cause something to go to a specific location; To arrange for the delivery of an item
[명] The upward movement of a wave; A process where information is transmitted or conveyed

They can be {sent} or received online, often in seconds.

그것들은 온라인으로 보내지거나 받을 수 있으며, 종종 몇 초 안에 이루어진다.