knock down

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common informal

Meaning: To reduce price

砍价、压价
Rebajar, regatear
(値段を)下げさせる、値切る
(가격을) 깎다, 값을 내리게 하다

To lower a price, often through negotiation.

降低价格,通常通过谈判。这是英式英语中常见的表达。
Bajar un precio, a menudo a través de negociación. Es una expresión británica.
価格を下げること。しばしば交渉を通じて。イギリス英語でよく使われる表現。
협상 등을 통해 가격을 낮추다.
Base verb: knock
Particle: down
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. I knocked them down to £50.
    我把他们砍到了50英镑
    Los rebajé a 50 libras
    50ポンドまで値切った
    50파운드까지 깎았다.
  2. The price was knocked down.
    价格被压下来了
    El precio fue rebajado
    価格が下げられた
    가격이 인하되었다.
  3. Can you knock it down a bit?
    能便宜点吗?
    ¿Puedes rebajarlo un poco?
    もう少し安くしてもらえますか?
    좀 더 깎아줄 수 있나요?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: bargaining, negotiation, discounts

Tone: negotiating

✓ Do Say

  • Knock it down
    砍价
    Regatear
    値切る
    깎다

Origin & History

From knocking down an auction price.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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