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chaffering
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chaffered
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chaffered
1
闲聊, 聊天
to engage in casual or idle conversation
- As they sat around the campfire, they chaffered late into the night, sharing stories and laughter.
当他们围坐在篝火旁时,他们闲聊到深夜,分享故事和欢笑。
- While waiting for the bus, the commuters chaffered about the weather and upcoming weekend plans.
在等公交车的时候,通勤者们闲聊着天气和即将到来的周末计划。
- At the family gathering, relatives chaffered about old memories and funny anecdotes.
在家庭聚会上,亲戚们闲聊着旧时的回忆和有趣的轶事。
- As the children played in the park, the parents chaffered on nearby benches.
当孩子们在公园里玩耍时,父母们在附近的长椅上闲聊。
- During the lunch break, coworkers chaffered in the break room, sharing jokes and stories.
午餐休息时,同事们在休息室里闲聊,分享笑话和故事。
2
讨价还价, 议价
to negotiate over the price of goods or services
- The street market was bustling with people chaffering over fresh produce and handmade crafts.
街市上熙熙攘攘,人们在新鲜农产品和手工制品上讨价还价。
- When purchasing antiques, it's common to chaffer with the dealer to secure a better price.
购买古董时,与经销商讨价还价以获得更好的价格是很常见的。
- In some cultures, chaffering is considered a customary part of the buying process, and sellers expect it.
在一些文化中,讨价还价被认为是购买过程的习惯部分,卖家也期待这样。
- The experienced shopper knew how to chaffer effectively, getting discounts on various items.
经验丰富的购物者知道如何有效地讨价还价,在各种商品上获得折扣。
- The tourists decided to chaffer at the local bazaar, enjoying the cultural experience of bargaining for souvenirs.
游客们决定在当地集市讨价还价,享受为纪念品讲价的文化体验。