The New Digital Euro
新型數位歐元
Introduction
The European Central Bank is making a digital euro. This is a new way to pay with electronic money.
歐洲中央銀行正在推出數位歐元。這是一種使用電子貨幣支付的新方式。
Main Body
Europe wants its own digital money. Now, many people use American companies like Visa and Mastercard. Europe wants to be independent.
歐洲想要擁有自己的數位貨幣。現在許多人使用 Visa 和 Mastercard 等美國公司。歐洲希望能夠獨立。
People cannot save too much digital euro. You can only have 3,000 euros. This helps normal banks stay strong.
人們不能儲存太多的數位歐元。您最多只能持有 3,000 歐元。這有助於讓一般銀行保持強勢。
Some banks are worried. They might lose money from fees. But shops must accept the digital euro. It will work even without the internet.
部分銀行感到擔心。他們可能會因為手續費而損失收入。但店家必須接受數位歐元。即使在沒有網路的情況下也能運作。
Conclusion
The government is making the rules now. They will test it in 2027. Everyone can use it in 2029.
政府目前正在制定規則。他們將於 2027 年進行測試。所有人將在 2029 年可以使用。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Can/Cannot' Power-Up
In this text, we see how to talk about possibility and rules. For an A2 learner, this is the fastest way to describe what is allowed.
1. The Pattern
- Can → Yes, it is possible.
- Cannot → No, it is not possible / it is against the rules.
2. Examples from the text
- "People cannot save too much digital euro." → (Rule: Stop! You can't do this.)
- "Everyone can use it in 2029." → (Possibility: Yes, this will be allowed.)
3. Simple Rule for You Never add "to" after these words. ❌ I can to pay. ✅ I can pay.
4. Quick Switch
- Positive: You can pay with a card.
- Negative: You cannot pay with a stone.