gratuity
의미: A sum of money given voluntarily as a tip for services rendered, or a lump-sum payment made to an employee upon leaving a job.
Gratuity has two main senses. In everyday usage, it is a formal synonym for 'tip' — money given to waiters, taxi drivers, or hotel staff. In employment contexts, particularly in the public sector and military, it refers to a one-off payment made when someone retires or completes a contract. The word carries a more formal register than 'tip' and is commonly seen on restaurant bills and in HR documentation.
예문
- A 12.5% gratuity is automatically added to bills for parties of six or more. 六人以上的团体用餐,账单会自动加收12.5%的服务费。Se añade automáticamente una gratificación del 12,5 % a las cuentas de grupos de seis o más comensales.6名以上のグループには、12.5%のサービス料が自動的に加算される。6인 이상 단체에는 12.5%의 서비스료가 자동으로 가산된다.
- Upon completing her twenty-two years of military service, she received a substantial gratuity. 她服完二十二年兵役后,获得了一笔可观的退伍酬金。Al completar sus veintidós años de servicio militar, recibió una gratificación considerable.22年間の兵役を終えた彼女は、相当額の退職一時金を受け取った。22년간의 군 복무를 마친 그녀는 상당한 퇴직 일시금을 받았다.
- The hotel policy states that gratuities are at the discretion of guests and are not included in room charges. 酒店的政策规定,小费由客人自行决定,不包含在房费内。La política del hotel establece que las propinas quedan a discreción de los huéspedes y no están incluidas en el precio de la habitación.ホテルの方針では、チップはお客様のご判断に委ねられており、宿泊料金には含まれていない。호텔 방침에 따르면 팁은 투숙객의 재량에 맡겨져 있으며, 객실 요금에 포함되어 있지 않다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: professional, general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Medieval Latin gratuitas (gift, present), from Latin gratuitus (free, spontaneous), from gratus (pleasing, thankful). The tipping sense developed in English from the 16th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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