The flashcard defines "cheaply" as an adverb meaning "without spending or costing much money." It provides example sentences demonstrating its usage in contexts of purchasing items or describing production quality, along with phonetic transcriptions for both British and American English.
The flashcard defines "cheaply" as an adverb meaning "without spending or costing much money." It provides example sentences demonstrating its usage in contexts of purchasing items or describing production quality, along with phonetic transcriptions for both British and American English.
cheap·ly★/ˈtʃiːpli; NAmEˈtʃiːpli/adverbwithout spending or costing much money 便宜地；廉价地；低廉地◆I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else.我相信我能在别的地方更便宜地买到这种物品。◆a cheaply made movie一部低成本电影cheap·ly/ˈtʃiːpli; NAmEˈtʃiːpli/
1low price not at all expensive, or lower in price than you expectedOPP expensive: cheap rail fares the cheapest TV on the market Property is cheaper in Spain than here. a cheap shop (=one that sells goods cheaply) The equipment is relatively cheap and simple to use. This coat was dirt cheap (=very cheap - an informal expression)cheap and cheerful British English (=simple and not expensive, but of reasonable quality) a cheap and cheerful Italian restaurant2bad quality low in price and quality: Cheap wine gives me a headache. cheap jewellery The furniture looked cheap and nasty. a cheap imitation of the real thing3not expensive to use not costing much to use or to employSYN inexpensivecheap to run/use/maintain etc Gas appliances are usually cheaper to run than electric ones. For the employer, a part-time workforce means a cheap labour supply.4not deserving respect showing a lack of honesty, moral principles, or sincere feelings, so that you do not deserve respect: She felt cheap and stupid, like a naughty child caught stealing. You’re lying, aren’t you? You’re so cheap. His remark was a cheap shot at short people. another cheap political stunt It was nothing but a cheap trick (=unkind trick).5not generous American English not liking to spend moneySYN mean British English: She’s too cheap to take a cab.6cheap thrill excitement that does not take much effort to get: Bella will sleep with anyone for a cheap thrill.7life is cheap used to say that it is not important if people die8 cheap at the price/at any price British English, cheap at twice the price so good, useful, or desirable that the cost is not important—cheaply adverb: a cheaply furnished room They lived as cheaply as possible.—cheapness noun [uncountable]: the relative cheapness of housingTHESAURUScheap costing very little money, or less than you expected: · My shoes were really cheap – they only cost £25.· The cheapest way to get to Chicago is to take the bus.· cheap flightslow low prices, rents, and fees do not cost a lot of money. Do not use cheap with these words: · Why is the share price so low?· You could get equally good accommodation elsewhere at a lower rent.inexpensive especially written not expensive – use this especially about things that are of good quality, even though they do not cost a lot: · The furniture is inexpensive, but well made.· a simple inexpensive meal· a hotel that offers air-conditioned rooms at relatively inexpensive pricesreasonable a reasonable price seems fair because it is not too high: · The restaurant serves good food at reasonable prices.· Only £25 a night? That sounds reasonable.economical cheap because you do not need to use a lot of money or fuel: · an economical car· It is usually more economical to buy in large quantities.affordable cheap enough for most people to be able to buy or pay for: · affordable housing· Single mothers often have trouble finding affordable childcare.· The shop sells designer fashions at affordable prices.competitive competitive prices and rates are as low as those charged by other shops or companies: · I think you’ll find our prices are extremely competitive.· The hotel offers a high standard of service at very competitive rates.budget [only before noun] budget flights, airlines, hotels etc have especially low prices: · You can get a budget flight to Amsterdam for only £19.· a list of budget hotels for under $50 a night· budget accommodation for families with young childrenbe good/great value to be worth at least the price you pay for it, so that you feel pleased and think you have spent your money well: · The meals at Charlie’s Pizza are really good value.· The holiday is great value for money.be a bargain informal to be extremely cheap: · I got this shirt when I was in Indonesia. It was a real bargain.COLLOCATIONS CHECKlow price/cost/rent/fee/chargereasonable price/costeconomical car/way/methodaffordable accommodation/housing/pricecompetitive price/ratebudget flight/airline/hotel/accommodation
WDF
cheaply
[ˈtʃi:pli]
r13848
925
109
101
325
256
134
ADV13203
31529
Spoken:
16870650
廉价地(75%)，粗俗地(25%)
adv.便宜地；廉价地
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