short-change

• 动词，指少找零钱、少付应得的钱，也指亏待某人、给予比应得或预期的少。

A verb meaning to give someone less than the correct amount of money owed, or to treat someone unfairly by giving them less than expected.

1. Cheat by giving insufficient moneyB2informal

   To give someone less money than they are owed, especially intentionally.

   少找钱

   • The cashier short-changed me by five dollars.
   • He realized he had been short-changed after counting his change.
   • Tourists are often short-changed in busy markets.

   同义词bilkcheatdefrauddiddlefleecegypstiffswindleunderpay

   反义词overpay

2. Deprive or treat unfairlyB2informal

   To give someone less than they deserve or expect, often by dishonest means.

   欺骗或亏待

   • The company short-changed its employees by not paying overtime.
   • She felt short-changed by the poor quality of the service.
   • Don't short-change yourself by settling for less than you deserve.

   同义词cheatdefraudfleecerip offstiffswindleunderpay

   反义词benefitcompensaterepayrewardsatisfy