"hockshop" in Chinese (Simplified)
当铺
Definition
这是“当铺”的俚语或非正式说法，是人们可以用物品抵押借钱，或买卖二手货的地方。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
几乎只在口语或较旧的美式英语中使用。现代英语常用 'pawnshop'，'hockshop' 带有一点消极或贫穷的语气。
Examples
He took his watch to the hockshop for some quick cash.
他把手表拿到**当铺**换点现金。
My guitar ended up in a hockshop when I needed rent money.
我需要付房租时，吉他被送到了**当铺**。
She found a beautiful ring at the hockshop.
她在**当铺**发现了一个漂亮的戒指。
I can't believe I had to go back to that old hockshop for my bike.
我真不敢相信为了我的自行车还得回那个老**当铺**。
He joked that his belongings should have their own spot in the local hockshop.
他开玩笑说他的东西应该在本地**当铺**有专属位置。
If things get any worse, I'll be making friends at the hockshop!
要是再糟下去，我就要和**当铺**的伙计做朋友了！