chintzy ['t?intsi]

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1. 小氣的（形容詞）,；

2. 劣質(zhì)的（形容詞）

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1. (adjective) Ungenerous; giving very reluctantly.

2. (adjective) Of very poor quality.

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EXAMPLE 1: Our chintzy old boss never rewards even the most outstanding achievement with a bonus or even a compliment.

即使業(yè)績再出色，我們上了歲數(shù)的小氣老板也不會給額外的獎勵,，甚至連一句表揚的話都沒有。

EXAMPLE 2: The hotel's general appearance was hurt by the chintzy furniture used in the lobby.

大堂的劣質(zhì)家具損害了這家酒店的整體形象。

to hang in there

堅持（非正常用語）

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Informal expression meaning to endure, to work persistently despite obstacles.

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EXAMPLE: The huge project is more difficult than we expected, but if we hang in there, we should finish it on time.

這個大項目比我們預計的要困難,，但如果堅持下去，我們還是可以按時完成,。