Price & Money

鸡食钱, 小钱

After working for hours, he received only chicken feed for his efforts, which was hardly enough to cover his expenses.

工作了几个小时之后，他为自己的努力只得到了微不足道的钱，几乎不足以支付他的开销。

一分钱, 一毛钱

After losing his job, he didn't have a red cent left to pay his bills.

失业后，他连支付账单的一分钱都没有了。

一小笔财富, 一大笔钱

After years of saving, they finally had enough to buy their dream home, but it still took a small fortune to afford it.

经过多年的储蓄，他们终于有足够的钱买下他们梦想中的房子，但仍然花费了一小笔财富。

He sold his old bicycle for a song, as he just wanted to get rid of it quickly.

I can’t believe how dirt cheap the tickets were for that concert!

The budget-friendly restaurant offers a cheap and cheerful menu with a variety of tasty dishes.

The bookstore has a diverse collection of books to suit every pocket, from discounted paperbacks to rare first editions.

白象, 有毒的礼物

The software upgrade was a white elephant—flashy but impractical.

软件升级是一个白象— 华丽但不实用。

He loved collecting rare coins, but some of the coins he desired cost an arm and leg.

He was willing to help with the project, but it came with a price—he expected recognition for his contributions.

She loves shopping for designer clothes, but she knows not to break the bank on expensive fashion items.

武装抢劫, 诈骗

Buying a bottle of water at the amusement park felt like a highway robbery; it was several times more expensive than outside.

在游乐园买一瓶水感觉像是拦路抢劫; 比外面贵了好几倍。

In negotiations, the company decided to up the ante by offering additional benefits to potential employees.

Mrs Maplin's suppliers are charging the trust way over the odds for pretty much everything.

The antique vase was sold for a pretty penny at the auction.

The beachfront property they purchased during the real estate sale was a steal compared to the market price.

The artisan coffee shop increased its prices significantly, eventually pricing itself out of the market as customers turned to more affordable alternatives.