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单词 shortchange
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shortchangeverb [ T ]

uk/ˌʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒ/us/ˌʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/

to give someone back less money than they are owed when the person is buying something from you:

I think I was shortchanged in the café, because I've only got £5 in my purse when I should have £10.

to treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve:

Children who leave school unable to read and write are being tragically shortchanged.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Paying money

  • ante
  • chargeable
  • congestion charge
  • demurrage
  • disburse
  • discharge
  • expense
  • fork
  • fork out sth
  • overspend
  • pay up
  • payee
  • put sth down 1
  • repayable
  • self-financing
  • sink
  • spring
  • square
  • tip
  • worth

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You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

Unfairness and favouring someone unfairly
Treating people or animals badly

shortchangeverb [ T ]

us/ˈʃɔrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/

to give someone or something less money, time, or attention than is deserved:

The report claimed that girls were being shortchanged in public education, particularly in math and science.
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