give baksheesh to sb
The tourists gave baksheesh to the guide.
游客给了导游小费。
在中东或西南亚:贿赂或小费
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
常见于中东及南亚地区,指给服务人员的小额赏钱
在中东或西南亚:贿赂或小费
In the Middle East or southwest Asia: a bribe or tip.
The porter received a generous baksheesh for carrying the luggage.
搬运工因搬运行李而收到了一笔丰厚的小费。
用法提示:句中 baksheesh 用作名词,表示“小费”,是服务的报酬。
In some countries, baksheesh is expected for even the simplest services.
在某些国家,即使是最简单的服务也期望给小费。
用法提示:baksheesh 在此为不可数名词,泛指“小费”这种习俗或金额。
He slipped the guide a small baksheesh for showing him around the market.
他塞给导游一点小费,感谢他带自己逛市场。
用法提示:a small baksheesh 用作可数名词短语,指“一笔小费”。
The tourists gave baksheesh to the guide.
游客给了导游小费。
He offered baksheesh for better service.
他为了更好的服务给了小费。
grammar · medium
易错句子I baksheeshed the waiter.
正确表达I gave baksheesh to the waiter.
Baksheesh 是不可数名词,不能用作动词。应使用 give baksheesh 结构。
grammar · medium
易错句子He gave me two baksheeshes.
正确表达He gave me some baksheesh.
Baksheesh 是不可数名词,没有复数形式。应使用 some 或 a little 修饰。
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