shortchange
US /ˌʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
UK /ˌʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
動詞
1.
少找錢, 虧待
to give someone less than the correct amount of money when they are due to receive change
範例:
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The cashier accidentally shortchanged me by five dollars.
收銀員不小心少找了我五美元。
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Make sure to count your change so you don't get shortchanged.
務必數清你的零錢，以免被少找。
2.
虧待, 剝奪
to treat someone unfairly by depriving them of something they deserve
範例:
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The company shortchanged its employees on benefits.
公司在福利方面虧待了員工。
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Don't let anyone shortchange you of your dreams.
不要讓任何人剝奪你的夢想。
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