shortchange
US /ˌʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
UK /ˌʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
动词
1.
少找钱, 亏待
to give someone less than the correct amount of money when they are due to receive change
示例:
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The cashier accidentally shortchanged me by five dollars.
收银员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.
务必数清你的零钱，以免被少找。
2.
亏待, 剥夺
to treat someone unfairly by depriving them of something they deserve
示例:
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The company shortchanged its employees on benefits.
公司在福利方面亏待了员工。
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Don't let anyone shortchange you of your dreams.
不要让任何人剥夺你的梦想。
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