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Cheapskate
 今年公司的效益不好,所以今年的Christmas Party 虽然还有摸彩活动,但确实严重缩水,不像往年那样人人有奖。只听见同桌的 Steve说了一句:“Only 12 prizes?! Our boss is really a cheapskate!” 我知道 Steve 是在抱怨摸彩奖项太少,但为什么会是“cheapskate”呢? “skate ”不是溜冰鞋吗?

后来问过Steve才知道,原来“Cheapskate”是“小气鬼”的意思,而不是什么便宜的溜冰鞋喔!

(摘自《世界日报》)
 
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