nickel-and-dime
US /ˌnɪk.əl.ənˈdaɪm/
UK /ˌnɪk.əl.ənˈdaɪm/
形容词
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微薄
used to describe something that is not important, usually because it does not involve much money:
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a nickel-and-dime dispute
动词
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微薄
to damage someone or something either by taking away many small amounts of money or by giving too much attention to details:
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The banks nickle and dime you to death with all the little fees they charge you.
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