"hockshop" in Chinese (Traditional)
當舖
Definition
這是“當舖”的俚語或非正式用法，人們在這裡可以用物品抵押借錢，或買賣二手貨。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多在口語或較舊的美式英語使用。現代常用 'pawnshop'，'hockshop' 帶有些微負面或貧窮的感覺。
Examples
He took his watch to the hockshop for some quick cash.
他把手錶拿到**當舖**換點現金。
My guitar ended up in a hockshop when I needed rent money.
我需要付房租時，吉他被送到了**當舖**。
She found a beautiful ring at the hockshop.
她在**當舖**發現了一個漂亮的戒指。
I can't believe I had to go back to that old hockshop for my bike.
我真不敢相信為了我的自行車還得回那個老**當舖**。
He joked that his belongings should have their own spot in the local hockshop.
他開玩笑說他的東西應該在本地**當舖**有專屬位置。
If things get any worse, I'll be making friends at the hockshop!
如果再糟下去，我就要和**當舖**的人做朋友了！