Cheap and cheerful
cheap比较好理解,但是如果只是单单用cheap形容一件商品,通常意味着商品的质量也非常一般。这时,如果再加上 “cheerful”这个单词,就很好地将“物美”的感觉表达出来。
Cheerful:adj.快乐的; 高兴的; 令人愉快的;
Cheap and cheerful
When people say that something is cheap and cheerful, they mean the product doesn't cost much but it serves its purpose.
Example:
He made a lot of money from designing cheap and cheerful toys for children.
他为孩子设计物美价廉的玩具,从中挣了不少钱。
但如果时候买回来的东西虽然便宜,但是你发现,质量确实很差,简直是粗制滥造,这时,可以用“cheap and nasty”来表达。
nasty adj. 极差的; 令人厌恶的; 令人不悦的;
Example:
Everything in this shop is cheap and nasty, don't buy anything.
这家店东西都很粗制滥造,什么都别买。
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