| 单词 | gratuity |
| 释义 | gratuity (once / 1444 pages) n A gratuity is a tip that's given by a customer in exchange for services. You might leave a gratuity of several dollars when you eat lunch in a restaurant or when you get your hair cut. A gratuity is usually a relatively small amount of money, a percentage of the total cost of a purchase or service. A gratuity doesn't pay for the goods purchased — it's a separate reward to the person who did the work. For example, in the United States, waiters and waitresses typically expect a gratuity of between 18 and 20 percent of the total cost of a meal. WORD FAMILYgratuity: gratuities, gratuitous+/gratuitous: gratuitously USAGE EXAMPLESTo encourage other restaurateurs, Mr. Tarlow created an open-source “Gratuity Free” logo and a website that explains the model. New York Times(Dec 13, 2016) The records cover gratuities and hospitality gifts given to the force over the past four years. BBC(Nov 19, 2016) Prices do not include drinks, tax or gratuity. Washington Post(Nov 17, 2016) 1n a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) Syn|Hypo|Hyper backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, pourboire, tip Christmas box a present given at Christmas for services during the year fringe benefit, perk, perquisite an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right) 2n an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation Hyper award, prize something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery |
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