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美国小费指南

Where to Tip in USA

作者 · Ariannita la Gringa时长 · 14:37更新 · 2026/01/19
美国小费指南
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sub-minimum wagenoun
低于最低工资
英文释义: a wage rate that is below the standard minimum wage set by law
近义词:
below-minimum wage

Servers often earn a sub-minimum wage.

服务员通常赚取低于最低工资的薪水。

gratuitynoun
小费
英文释义: a sum of money given to someone for their services
近义词:
tipbonus

The bill included an 18% gratuity.

账单包含了18%的小费。

stiffedverb
没给小费
英文释义: to fail to leave a tip for services rendered
近义词:
cheatedshortchanged

She felt frustrated when she got stiffed.

当她没得到小费时,她感到沮丧。

versatileadjective
多功能的
英文释义: able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
近义词:
adaptableflexible

The word 'tip' is incredibly versatile.

“tip”这个词非常多功能。

etiquettenoun
礼仪
英文释义: the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group
近义词:
mannersdecorum

It's not really etiquette to not tip.

不给小费不太符合礼仪。

attentiveadjective
周到的
英文释义: paying close attention to something
近义词:
observantmindful

The more attentive your server is, the better the tip.

服务员越周到,小费就越好。

performance-basedadjective
基于表现的
英文释义: dependent on the quality of one's performance
近义词:
merit-based

Tipping is a performance-based payment system.

小费是一种基于表现的支付系统。

high-stakesadjective
高风险的
英文释义: involving serious risks if there is no success
近义词:
criticalcrucial

For servers, tipping is a high-stakes system.

对服务员来说,小费是一个高风险的系统。

take-home paynoun
实得工资
英文释义: the amount of salary remaining after deductions such as taxes
近义词:
net pay

Tips make a big difference in their take-home pay.

小费对他们的实得工资有很大影响。

rule of thumbnoun
经验法则
英文释义: a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on experience rather than theory
近义词:
guidelineprinciple

The general rule of thumb is not to tip at fast food restaurants.

一般的经验法则是在快餐店不给小费。

double check

释义: To verify something again to ensure accuracy
中文: 再次检查以确保准确性
用法: Often used when ensuring details are correct

Double check the receipt to make sure you don't leave a double tip.

再次检查收据,确保你不会留下双倍小费。

live off

释义: To depend on something as a source of income or sustenance
中文: 依赖某物作为收入或生计来源
用法: Commonly used when referring to income sources

We basically live off tips.

我们基本上靠小费生活。

rule of thumb

释义: A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory
中文: 基于实践而非理论的广泛准确的指南或原则
用法: Used to describe general guidelines

The general rule of thumb is this.

一般的经验法则是这样的。

two-way street

释义: A situation involving mutual or reciprocal action or obligation
中文: 涉及相互或互惠行动或义务的情况
用法: Often used in contexts requiring mutual effort

Tipping is a two-way street.

给小费是双向的。

make a difference

释义: To have a significant effect on a situation or person
中文: 对情况或人有显著影响
用法: Used when small actions lead to significant outcomes

A dollar in the tip jar will make a difference.

在给小费的罐子里放一美元会有很大的不同。

go ahead

释义: To proceed or continue with something
中文: 继续进行某事
用法: Commonly used to give permission or encouragement

Go ahead and check that bill.

继续检查那张账单。

high-stakes

释义: Involving serious risks if there is no success
中文: 如果不成功,涉及严重风险
用法: Often used in contexts with significant consequences

This is a high-stakes system for them.

这对他们来说是一个高风险的系统。

performance-based

释义: Dependent on the quality of one's work or actions
中文: 依赖于工作或行动的质量
用法: Used in contexts where rewards are tied to performance

This is all based on a performance-based payment system.

这都是基于绩效的支付系统。

take-home pay

释义: The amount of salary remaining after deductions
中文: 扣除后剩余的工资金额
用法: Commonly used when discussing net income

That makes a big difference in their take-home pay.

这对他们的实得工资有很大的影响。

under pressure

释义: Experiencing stress or feeling forced to act
中文: 经历压力或感觉被迫行动
用法: Used when describing stressful situations

It can feel like you're under a lot of pressure.

可能会感觉你承受了很大的压力。

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It's a big part of life here in the United States, and it can be ___ even for people who live here.

How much should you tip? When should you tip? And is it 10%, ___, or 20%?

Well, in many states, restaurant workers, especially ___, earn a sub-minimum wage.

And this is all based on a ___ payment system.

I just tipped my server in ___. So, on the receipt, I'm going to write tip.

As you can see, tip is an incredibly ___ word with many meanings.

But now, let's go ahead and ask the ___ what she thinks of tipping.

That being said, giving tips is a very kind gesture, especially for ___, because remember, a full minimum wage.

Like where I'm from is ___ and South America.

For example, a car ___. So you'll probably tip a few bucks once they bring you back your keys and your car.

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Tipping.

小费。

It's a big part of life here in the United States,

在美国,这是生活中很重要的一部分,

and it can be confusing

而且可能会让人感到困惑

even for people who live here.

即使是对生活在这里的人来说也是如此。

How much should you tip?

你应该给多少小费?

When should you tip?

什么时候应该给小费?