"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！