rip-off
[ˈrɪpˌɔ:f, -ˌɔf]
A rip-off is something that is not worth what you pay for it.
n.索價過高(或物非所值)的東西
A rip-off (of sth) is a copy of sth, especially one that is less expensive or not as good as the original thing.
n.仿製品;冒牌貨
EXAMPLES
1. $70 for a T-shirt! What a rip-off!
70塊錢買一件T恤衫!太不值了!
2. The single is a rip-off of a 70s hit.
這首單曲是70年代的一首熱門歌曲的翻版。
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昨天的每日一詞
delinquent
[dɪˈlɪŋkwənt]
a.【GRE] 不盡責的
When we say someone is delinquent we mean that they are failing in what duty requires.
EXAMPLES
1. Trump announces major US troop cut in 'delinquent' Germany.
川普稱德國失職,宣布大規模減少美在德國的駐軍。
2. "We're protecting Germany and they're delinquent. That doesn't make sense,'' the president said.
「我們在保衛德國可是他們不盡責。這沒道理,」總統說。