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复数形式
gratuities
1
小费, 赏金
an additional amount of money given to someone for their services
Gratuity, often referred to as a tip, is an additional sum of money given voluntarily by a customer to a service worker, such as a waiter or bartender, in appreciation for good service. It is typically calculated as a percentage of the total bill and is not included in the advertised price of the meal or service. Gratuity is a customary practice in many countries, especially in the hospitality industry, and serves as a way for customers to express gratitude for excellent service.
- The waiter received a generous gratuity for providing excellent service throughout the meal.
服务员因在整个用餐过程中提供优质服务而获得了慷慨的小费。
- The spa employee was delighted when the customer left a gratuity along with a positive review.
水疗中心的员工很高兴，当顾客留下小费和好评时。
- It's customary to leave a gratuity for the waiter or waitress when dining at a restaurant.
在餐厅用餐时，给服务员或女服务员留下小费是惯例。
- The hotel staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable, so we left a generous gratuity upon checkout.
酒店工作人员竭尽全力确保我们的住宿舒适，因此我们在退房时留下了慷慨的小费。
- The chauffeur provided excellent service, so we gave him a gratuity in appreciation for his professionalism.
司机提供了出色的服务，因此我们给了他小费以感谢他的专业精神。
2
小费, 酬金
a payment or gift given willingly as a way of repaying kindness
- His gratuity was a token of appreciation for his bravery.
他的酬金是对他勇敢的一种赞赏表示。
- The company gave him a gratuity upon retirement.
公司在他退休时给了他一份酬金。
- She received a gratuity for her years of volunteer work.
她因多年的志愿工作获得了一笔酬金。
- The medal came with a modest gratuity from the foundation.
这枚奖章附带基金会提供的一笔微薄的酬金。
- The board approved a gratuity for the outgoing director.
董事会批准了给即将离任的董事的酬金。