"under the counter" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 非法地
• 暗地里

Definition

“under the counter”指的是秘密地、通常是非法地进行买卖或行动，没有官方许可。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语表达，常用于指私下进行非法或受限制商品的买卖（如酒、药品）。并非字面意思，不一定真有“柜台”。

Examples

The store sells medicine under the counter without a license.

这家店无证**非法地**卖药。

He bought cigarettes under the counter because he was too young.

他年纪太小，只能**暗地里**买香烟。

Alcohol was sold under the counter during the ban.

禁令期间，酒都是**暗地里**卖的。

Some fans can still get tickets under the counter if they know the right people.

如果你认识门路，有些粉丝还能**暗地里**拿到票。

They got the luxury watch under the counter for half the normal price.

他们的奢侈手表是**暗地里**以半价买的。

You have to ask quietly—they only sell those drinks under the counter.

你要悄悄地问，他们只会**暗地里**卖那种饮料。