我们常用二维码的英文是QR code
What is the purpose of QR code?
The QR code is a 2-dimensional barcode ,
that can be read optically,
for instance using a mobile phone camera.
The code can contain data such as website URLs,
product descriptions or vCards(electronic business cards).
The original purpose of the QR code was to track
vehicles during manufacturing.
二维码是一种可被光学读取的二维条码,
比如,你可以用手机上的照相机读取二维码。
这种编码可以包含诸如网址、
产品描述或电子名片等数据信息。
二维码最初的设计目的是在汽车生产过程中对车辆的追踪。
QR code = Quick Response code 快速反应条码
例句:
You can scan the QR code to get red packets.
扫二维码就可领红包。
Scan my QR code, you can friend me.
扫下我的二维码就能加我好友了。
它为什么不叫2D barcode?
刷卡的英文可以用下面两个短语:
punch the card
stamp the card
You need to swipe your card to get in the building.
你需要刷卡才能进入这个大楼。
如果是刷卡付款,
可以这么用?
可以用by或者via credit card .
国外结账时,老外一般会问这样一句话
就像我们问支付宝还是微信一样
Charge or debit?
是在问你刷存款还是贷款
charge —— 刷信用卡
debit —— 刷储蓄卡
坐公车,公车司机都会说“请刷卡”
新加坡司机常说的是:please tap your card
澳大利亚司机说的是:touch your card
国内公交车上写的是:swipe your card
swipe这个词用得中规中矩
指在设备上读出卡内数据这个动作
比如刷卡开门禁就是
Swipe your card to open the door.