a. 구시대적인, 구식의
Swedish people would find it surprising that this outdated man tried to rob a bank at all.
debit
n. 인출액, 차변
People in Sweden now need to use a debit card, a credit card, or a payment app instead of cash.
charity
n. 자선단체
Cards and apps are used for everything in Sweden, including buying snacks on the street and giving small donations to charity.
transaction
n. 거래
In 2015, cash transactions accounted for barely 20% of all payments made in Sweden.
account for
(부분∙비율을) 차지하다
In 2015, cash transactions accounted for barely 21% of all payments made in Sweden.
suspicion
n. 의혹, 의심
Carrying around too much cash or trying to use it too often raises suspicions.
shift
n. 변화, 전환
The shift toward cash-free transactions is a global trend.
trigger
v. 촉발시키다, 유발하다
The increase in the number of non-cash transactions has been triggered by the advancement of ICT (Information and Communication Technology).
advancement
n. 발전, 진보
The increase in the number of non-cash transactions has been triggered by the advancement of ICT (Information and Communication Technology).
give rise to
∙∙∙을 일으키다, 야기하다
New technologies have given rise to more convenient means of payment.
bring about
∙∙∙을 일으키다, 초래하다
The invention of the Internet has brought about an explosive increase in the use of credit cards by making it possible for banks, sellers, and customers to exchange information instantly.
explosive
a. 폭발적인
The invention of the Internet has brought about an explosive increase in the use of credit cards by making it possible for banks, sellers, and customers to exchange information instantly.
sophisticated
a. 정교한, 복잡한
As the Internet became more popular and computer-programming technology became more sophisticated, Internet banking and Internet payment systems emerged.
inevitable
a. 불가피한, 피할 수 없는
It seems that the global shift to a cash-free economy is inevitable.
commit
v. 저지르다, 범하다
Because electronic transactions are easier to track than cash payments, it makes crimes involving cash harder to commit and easier to discover.
evasion
n. 회피, 기피
Limiting the use of cash can reduce tax evasion, trafficking, smuggling, robbery, and bribery.
trafficking
n. 밀매
Limiting the use of cash can reduce tax evasion, trafficking, smuggling, robbery, and bribery.
smuggling
n. 밀수
Limiting the use of cash can reduce tax evasion, trafficking, smuggling, robbery, and bribery.
bribery
n. 뇌물 수수
Limiting the use of cash can reduce tax evasion, trafficking, smuggling, robbery, and bribery.
phase out
단계적으로 중단[폐지]하다
India decided to phase out all 500 rupee and 1,000 rupee bills in the hope of reducing tax evasion and decreasing black markets.
represent
v. 나타내다, 보여주다
Making a coin often costs more money than the value represented by the coin.
visible
a. 가시적인, 보이는
Some also argue that becoming cash-free makes the national economy more visible; it is easier to see whether or not the government is using money correctly.
convince
v. 확신시키다, 납득시키다
Others are convinced that a cash-free economy must never happen.
traceable
a. 추적할 수 있는
If all transactions are done electronically, they can all be technically traceable by the government.
frightening
a. 두려운, 위협적인
This is frightening for anyone who does not believe that the government will use this power wisely and within limits.
disadvantaged
a. 혜택 받지 못한
Will people who are not familiar with modern technology, such as old people, be further disadvantaged?
criminal
n. 범죄자
Already criminals are adapting to new technologies, using electronic card readers to steal money and robbing banks by hacking.
adapt
v. 적응하다
Already criminals are adapting to new technologies, using electronic card readers to steal money and robbing banks by hacking.
bet
v. 확신하다, 단언하다
You can bet that in the future, they will have new ways to use money that we cannot even imagine now.
along with
∙∙∙와 함께 Along with these new ways, they will have new problems, as well as new solutions.
attract
v. 이끌다, 유인하다
The popularity of social media has also attracted criminals.
unsuspecting
a. 의심하지 않는
Social media are ideal sources for criminals to obtain personal information from unsuspecting people.
post
v. 게시하다
Information that you post publicly can be stored by anyone who finds it, and your private communications might be discovered and read by advertisers, news organizations, governments, and criminals.
play out
일어나다
Internet-initiated crime does not always play out online.
admit
v. 시인하다, 인정하다
78 percent of burglars admit that they use social media to seek out their victims.
property
n. 부동산, 재산
Online street views allow burglars to check out their victims’ properties over the Internet.
secure
a. 안전한
Try to be careful about what information you post online, keep all of your software updated, and make secure passwords that are different for each site you log on to.
disable
v. 작동 못 하게 하다, 사용 불가능하게 하다
It is highly recommended that you disable the functions on your smartphone that show your location, at least when it comes to the social networking apps you use.
when it comes to
∙∙∙에 관한 한
It is highly recommended that you disable the functions on your smartphone that show your location, at least when it comes to the social networking apps you use.