"pawning" in Chinese (Traditional)
典當
Definition
將有價值的物品典當給當舖換取貸款,日後還款後可取回物品。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
'Pawning' 通常用於把貴重物品抵押到當舖換取短期貸款。常見用法如“pawning jewelry”(典當珠寶)。和“賣掉”不同,還款後可取回物品。
Examples
He is pawning his watch to get some quick cash.
他正在**典當**手錶來換一些現金。
She considered pawning her wedding ring during tough times.
她在困難時期曾考慮**典當**結婚戒指。
Many people rely on pawning to pay emergency bills.
許多人依靠**典當**來支付緊急開支。
After pawning my old guitar, I finally had enough for rent this month.
**典當**了我的舊吉他後,我終於有足夠的錢付這個月的房租了。
He regretted pawning his grandmother's necklace, but he had no choice at the time.
他後悔**典當**了奶奶的項鍊,但當時他別無選擇。
Have you ever thought about pawning something instead of selling it?
你有沒有想過**典當**某些東西而不是賣掉它?