1520s, "graciousness," from French gratuité (14c.) or directly from Medieval Latin gratuitatem (nominative gratuitas) "free gift," probably from Latin gratuitus "free, freely given" (see gratuitous). Meaning "money given for favor or services" is first attested 1530s.
实用例句
1. Today, he had received his small gratuity , as usual.
这次他也得到了他的赏钱.
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2. The porter expects a gratuity.
行李员想要小费。
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3. He is taking a gratuity from the Navy.
他将领到海军补助的退役金。
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4. Taxi drivers don't expect gratuity, they won't refuse it.
出租车司机是不指望拿小费的,但你要给他们, 他们也不会拒绝.
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5. Taxi drivers don't expect gratuity, but they won't refuse it.