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单词 giveaway
释义
giveaway
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɡɪv.əˌweɪ/us
/ˈɡɪv.əˌweɪ/

giveawaynoun[C](GIFT)

something that is givenfreeto acustomer
（给顾客的）赠品
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Presents and gifts
  • Christmas box
  • Christmas stocking
  • comp
  • favour
  • free gift
  • freebie
  • gift wrap
  • giftee
  • goody bag
  • grab bag
  • little
  • novelty
  • offering
  • perk
  • present
  • prezzie
  • secret Santa
  • stocking
  • sweetener
  • token
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giveawaynoun[C](TRUTH)

informal
something thattellsorshowssomethingsecret, often withoutintendingto:
显露（某人）的感情；暴露（某人）的内心世界
He said he'd given upsmoking, but theemptypacksin thebinwereadeadgiveaway(=clearlyshowedthesecrettruth).他说他已经戒烟了，但是垃圾桶里的空烟盒让他彻底露了马脚。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Showing and demonstrating
  • act out
  • attest
  • bespeak
  • betray
  • breastbeating
  • bring
  • define
  • demonstrative
  • glimmer
  • indicate
  • masterclass
  • point (something/someone) out
  • point the wayidiom
  • point to/towardssomething
  • probatory
  • produce
  • speak
  • visualization
  • wear
  • whiff
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giveaway
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈɡɪv.əˌweɪ/us
/ˈɡɪv.əˌweɪ/
A giveawaypriceis verylow:
（价格）低廉的
Thefurnitureshop'sofferingthree-piecesuitesat giveawayprices.家具店正以极低廉的价格出售一组三件套家具。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Costing little or no money
  • chargeless
  • cheap
  • cheap rate
  • cheapness
  • chintzy
  • comp
  • compliment
  • complimentary
  • cut-price
  • economical
  • economy-size
  • entry level
  • ex gratia
  • free of charge
  • glossy
  • nominal
  • nothing
  • rock bottom
  • schlock
  • valueless
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(Definition ofgiveawayfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

giveaway| American Dictionary

giveaway
noun[Cusually sing]
us
/ˈɡɪv·əˌweɪ/

giveawaynoun[C usually sing](COMMUNICATION)

something thatcommunicatesinformation,esp. when there is nointentionto do this:
Thelookon hisfacewhen hernameismentionedis adeadgiveaway.

giveawaynoun[C usually sing](SOMETHING FREE)

somethingprovidedat nocharge, or for which nothing isexpectedinreturn:
Thetaxcutsrepresenta giveaway by thegovernmentto thesebusinesses.
(Definition ofgiveawayfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

giveaway| Business English

giveaway
noun[C]
COMMERCE,MARKETING(alsogive-away)
uk
/ˈɡɪvəweɪ/us
something that is givenfreeto acustomer:
You mightwanttoconsiderotherformsof giveaway ifyourproductsareunsuitabletoofferassamplesorgifts.
giveaway
adjective[before noun]
COMMERCE,MARKETING(alsogive-away)
uk
/ˈɡɪvəweɪ/us
used todescribeapricethat is verylow:
Thefurnitureshop'sofferingthree-piecesuitesatgive-awayprices
(Definition ofgiveawayfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofgiveaway

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On straight cost-benefit analysis, education spending is a far more useful contribution to the country's economic performance than blanket giveaways to industry.
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Indeed, for the sake of investment they provided massive giveaways of tax to the rich, new incentives to management and, they thought, to investors.
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They give the impression of substantial giveaways to companies—many of the proposals affect the corporate sector—while doing almost nothing at all.
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I have mentioned only the four biggest giveaways.
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Such giveaways took place in previous privatisations and will take place in the biggest jumbo of them all—the privatisation of the electricity supply industry.
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Since 1979, the proceeds of privatisation have amounted to £77 billion, which has been completely wasted on dole money and all sorts of other giveaways to chief executives of privatised industries.
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Rather than traditional advertising, the company focused on giveaways.
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There were fan activities all day long, plus music, prizes and giveaways to keep spectators entertained.
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All the giveaways cost next to nothing and emphasized do-it-yourself craftsmanship.
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At the street parties, there are free cakes, meals, hot dogs, candy, and giveaways.
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Non-pecuniary avoidance efforts included increased offering of convenience features such as large numbers of branch offices and giveaways of consumer goods to new customers.
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They were also very free with their recordings, releasing songs free onto the internet and via word-of-mouth giveaways.
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Sales promotions include things like contests and games, sweepstakes, product giveaways, samples coupons, loyalty programs, and discounts.
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Events include a parade, a crafts show, food vendors, and giveaways.
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Specifically, he found incredible success giving radio interviews in exchange for advertising by way of commercials and promotional giveaways.
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