"quick buck" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 快钱

Definition

指通过轻松、快速的方式赚钱，有时带有不太诚实或投机的意味。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式表达，通常带有负面意味，经常用于批评那些只想轻松赚快钱而不考虑质量或道德的人或公司。在 ‘make a quick buck’、‘looking for a quick buck’ 等短语中常见。很少正面使用。

Examples

He is always looking for a quick buck.

他总是在寻找**快钱**。

Some people will do anything for a quick buck.

有些人会为**快钱**做任何事。

She sold her old phone just to make a quick buck.

她卖掉了旧手机只是为了赚点**快钱**。

They set up pop-up shops during festivals just to get a quick buck.

他们在节日期间开临时店铺，就是为了赚**快钱**。

Don’t trust businesses that promise you a quick buck with no work.

不要相信那些承诺不劳而获**快钱**的生意。

I get that everyone wants to make a quick buck, but it’s not always worth it.

我明白大家都想赚**快钱**，但并不总是值得的。