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gratuity

/ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/ /ɡɹəˈtuːətɪ/

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noun

贿赂, 酬金

Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.

Examples :

"The construction worker offered the building inspector a gratuity to overlook the safety code violations. "

这名建筑工人向建筑检查员行贿，希望他能对违反安全规范的行为睁一只眼闭一只眼。

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诱惑, 吸引力

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

"The teacher's charming personality was a gratuity that made students eager to learn. "

老师迷人的个性是一种诱惑，让学生们渴望学习。

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noun

采邑，封地

(feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.

Examples :

"Under the old feudal system, Sir Reginald's gratuity for protecting the village was a small, fertile plot of land near the river. "

在旧的封建制度下，雷金纳德爵士因为保护村庄而得到的采邑是靠近河流的一小块肥沃土地。

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采邑, 封地

An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.

Examples :

"The family's ancestral estate was a gratuity, held from the king in exchange for military service. "

这个家族的祖传产业是采邑，是他们为国王提供军事服务而获得的封地。

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永佃权，采邑。

An estate of inheritance in land, either absolute and without limitation to any particular class of heirs (fee simple) or limited to a particular class of heirs (fee tail).

Examples :

"The king bestowed a vast gratuity upon his loyal knight, ensuring his family's prosperity for generations to come. "

国王授予他忠诚的骑士一大片采邑，确保他的家族世代繁荣。

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noun

财产，所有物，资产。

Property; owndom; estate.

Examples :

"The family's farm, a valuable piece of land, is their primary gratuity. "

这个家庭的农场，一块珍贵的土地，是他们最重要的财产。

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noun

小费，赏钱

Money paid or bestowed; payment; emolument.

Examples :

"The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service. "

服务员因为服务周到，收到了一笔丰厚的小费。

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noun

Finder's fee: 佣金，酬金

A prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English.

Examples :

"The lost dog's owner offered a gratuity, a finder's fee, to the person who returned it. "

丢失小狗的主人承诺给归还小狗的人一笔酬金，也就是一笔佣金。

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小费，赏钱

A monetary payment charged for professional services.

Examples :

"The restaurant bill included a 15% gratuity for the server's excellent service. "

餐厅账单里包含了15%的小费，这是对服务员优质服务的酬劳。

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小费，赏钱

An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.

Examples :

"We left a generous gratuity for the waiter because the service was excellent. "

我们给服务员留下了丰厚的小费，因为他们的服务非常棒。

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