cheap 1 S1 W2 / tʃip / 形容词 ( comparative cheaper , superlative cheapest )
1 low price not at all expensive, or lower in price than you expected 反义词 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 restaurant
2 bad 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 thing
3 not expensive to use not costing much to use or to employ 同义词 inexpensive
cheap 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.
4 not 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 ) .
5 not generous American English not liking to spend money 同义词 mean British English :
She’s too cheap to take a cab.
6 cheap thrill excitement that does not take much effort to get :
Bella will sleep with anyone for a cheap thrill.
7 life is cheap used to say that it is not important if people die
8 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 副词 :
a cheaply furnished room
They lived as cheaply as possible.
— cheapness 名词 [不可数名词] :
the relative cheapness of housing
THESAURUS
cheap 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 flights
low 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 prices
reasonable 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 [仅用于名词前] budget flights, airlines, hotels etc have specially 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 children
be 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.
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low price/cost/rent/fee/charge
reasonable price/cost
economical car/way/method
affordable accommodation/housing/price
competitive price/rate
budget flight/airline/hotel/accommodation