shortchange
US /ˌʃɔːrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
UK /ˌʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
動詞
1.
お釣りを少なく渡す, だます
to give someone less than the correct amount of money when they are due to receive change
例:
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The cashier accidentally shortchanged me by five dollars.
レジ係は誤って私に5ドルお釣りを少なく渡した。
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Make sure to count your change so you don't get shortchanged.
お釣りを少なく渡されないように、お釣りを数えてください。
2.
不当に扱う, 奪う
to treat someone unfairly by depriving them of something they deserve
例:
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The company shortchanged its employees on benefits.
その会社は従業員に福利厚生を不当に与えなかった。
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Don't let anyone shortchange you of your dreams.
誰にもあなたの夢を奪わせるな。