short
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第三人称
shortchanges
现在进行时
shortchanging
过去式
shortchanged
过去完成时
shortchanged
1
to cheat someone by giving back less money than owed
- The cashier shortchanged me by a few dollars.
- Be careful not to shortchange customers during busy hours.
- He realized he had been shortchanged after paying for the groceries.
- Tourists are often shortchanged in street markets.
- She accused the vendor of trying to shortchange her.
同义词：
2
to deprive someone of something due through deceit, unfairness, or neglect
- The workers were shortchanged on their benefits.
- She felt shortchanged by the lack of recognition for her efforts.
- Students are often shortchanged when courses are poorly taught.
- The team was shortchanged by unfair refereeing.
- Many employees feel shortchanged in corporate restructuring.