coin

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A coin is a small piece of metal which is used as money. 硬币
...a few loose coins. …几枚零钱。
2. V-T If you coin a word or a phrase, you are the first person to say it. 创造 (新词语)
Jaron Lanier coined the term "virtual reality" and pioneered its early development. 加隆·雷尼尔首创“虚拟现实”一词，并率先进行早期开发。
3. PHRASE You say "to coin a phrase" to show that you realize you are making a pun or using a cliché. 套用一个双关语; 套用一句老话
Fifty local musicians have, to coin a phrase, banded together to form the Jazz Umbrella. 套用一句老话，５０位当地的音乐家们联合在一起组成了爵士伞乐队。
4. PHRASE You use the other side of the coin to mention a different aspect of a situation. 另一方面
On the other side of the coin, there'll be tax incentives for small businesses. 另一方面，会有税收政策激励小型经营者。