| 单词 | backsheesh |
| 例句 | A little backsheesh goes a long distance; a raised and commanding voice when needed does as well. Solo travel tips: Best places for your bliss 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z One cannot get along without them, and yet they are so importunate in their demands for backsheesh that they become a nuisance. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z Strange to say, these angel visits do not take place unless provoked by a fair amount of backsheesh! Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East 2012-04-18T02:00:15.997Z The chief got his backsheesh and the whole troop departed. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z I had halted, meaning to descend and buy something as an excuse to ask questions, when a dirty, crouching figure which squatted near the floor scrambled up and flung itself before me whining for backsheesh. Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z This only increased the crowd, and no beggars in Cairo ever yelled for backsheesh as did those boys for “bawbees.” In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism 2011-08-31T02:01:29.827Z I am afraid I demoralized the whole tribe, for some friends who went the next day were told of an American who had been there the day before, who had given "beautiful backsheesh." From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z After receiving their “backsheesh” they departed, for which I was not sorry. Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East 2012-04-18T02:00:15.997Z He came twice to our tent and waved the sword close to our heads, saying, 'Taih backsheesh.' Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z He was rewarded, finally, by their absolute submission to his terms, when, to my consternation, he refused to have the goods unless they gave him a large bottle of pepper as backsheesh. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Though he could get more from the occasional visitor than from me, he was above the ravenous appetite for backsheesh which consumed his fellows. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z This was duly signed and sealed, and the money paid on the spot, with promise of liberal backsheesh at the end if the agreement was satisfactorily performed. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z After a little more parleying of this sort, the camel-driver produces my husband’s watch and chain, and receives in return a small backsheesh. Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East 2012-04-18T02:00:15.997Z I was much pleased with my neighbour—a Yorkshireman, I think, who had brought with him a bag of new farthings to be utilized for backsheesh. Cities of the Dawn 2011-05-13T02:00:10.047Z Red-tapeism—the curse of Spanish bureaucracy—is rampant, and the system of petty backsheesh is almost as universal as in Turkey. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z Napoleon watched his proceedings with great interest, made many inquiries, and dismissed him with a handsome “backsheesh.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. Then the curtain of my couch was gently drawn aside, a black head was thrust in, and a voice whispered in the softest of tones "Sahib, backsheesh!" From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z Upon receiving any backsheesh or present, the recipient is always ready to kiss your hand. Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East 2012-04-18T02:00:15.997Z And the boy secured a little extra backsheesh. Cities of the Dawn 2011-05-13T02:00:10.047Z It was suggested that the matting might, for a backsheesh, be rolled up and put away, as the place was small. Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu I did not expect them to be so tolerant of intrusion, and their clamour for backsheesh on our departure dispelled one more illusion. The Unveiling of Lhasa This effort was most exhausting, even when assisted by these athletic Arabs, and the demand for backsheesh was overpowering. My Trip Around the World August, 1895-May, 1896 The crowd broke into laughter; the Arab woman, expectant of backsheesh, responded with a gleaming smile. An Unknown Lover Additional backsheesh was also awarded to the custodian of the shrine to pacify his wounded sensibilities. The Pearl of India The ears were annoyed with the jargon of many dialects; the harsh voices of the natives, the loud exclamations of the dealers, and the whining cries of the beggars for backsheesh. A Trip to the Orient The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise In vain the white and tawny birds entreat backsheesh. Rossmoyne We prefer the latter rather than to have another bombardment for backsheesh, but waiving, as we did, all assistance but our dragoman, we were followed by these wretched persecutors. My Trip Around the World August, 1895-May, 1896 We moved through the palm groves, a crowd of boys following us and shouting for backsheesh. Miss Cayley's Adventures We have thanked him—does he want backsheesh? Jan and Her Job After leaving the chalet, naked boys, apparently from four to ten years of age, followed us with outstretched hands, begging for backsheesh. A Trip to the Orient The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise After I had rejoiced the eldest son's heart with a small "backsheesh," I took leave of Halil with many friendly salutations, and a pressing invitation on his part to come again soon. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 An Illustrated Monthly I bought a few strings of beads, and for days, whenever I touched them, each one seemed to cry aloud: backsheesh! backsheesh! My Trip Around the World August, 1895-May, 1896 All he needs is a "pull" with some of these Orientals, and they are here for the most part for the "backsheesh." Against Odds A Detective Story "He does want backsheesh," the deep, musical voice went on—"a little pity, a little common kindness." Jan and Her Job "Backsheesh! backsheesh!" demanded the donkey boys, as we dismounted. A Trip to the Orient The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise Corruption is so rife in Turkey that the Palace officials ever hang together, providing there is sufficient backsheesh passing. The White Lie In Mohammedan countries, so long as plenty of backsheesh is forthcoming, those in authority ask few questions. General Gordon A Christian Hero Even the beggar says: "O Christian, backsheesh!" as he leans upon a crutch and extends his trembling hand. Due West or Round the World in Ten Months If you dare speak to one it at once gives him an opening to demand backsheesh. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" "Boy don't want backsheesh, donkey want backsheesh, donkey eat hay while man in tombs." A Trip to the Orient The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise All through the South the system of backsheesh is as prevalent as in Turkey, and with more justification. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3, No. 1 January 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy "You probably ask a pound for every year, and a backsheesh for the odd months," said the other. Paul Patoff He had the Somali's love of a rupee, and there was no danger or hardship that he would not undergo in the hope of backsheesh. In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country “Only give him a little backsheesh and he’ll do anything for you.” Afloat at Last A Sailor Boy's Log of his Life at Sea The el Arish children were as friendly and talkative as children all the world over, though one regretted their inveterate habit of demanding backsheesh. The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 Add to this a whining and interminable appeal for backsheesh and you might be very near the mark indeed. The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs "I will give you ten pounds for it, if you will give me a good backsheesh," said Gregorios at last. Paul Patoff It is the African custom to backsheesh everybody when a lion is killed, so consequently the Somalis were always looking for lions. In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country If I could screw up a few thousand piastres for backsheesh,' and he looked Eva in the face, 'or could put anything in his way! Tancred Or, The New Crusade The moment for backsheesh had arrived, and Beryl, coming suddenly out of her absorption, felt for her purse and awoke abruptly to the consciousness of a hand that gripped her arm. The Swindler and Other Stories Still clamoring and thrusting up hands for backsheesh they kept pace with him. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties In Stamboul it is customary, when a bargain of any importance is completed, for the seller to make the buyer a present of some small object, which is called the backsheesh, or gift. Paul Patoff Our Kikuyu and Wanderobo guides were sent out with promises of liberal backsheesh to find fresh trails, but they returned with unfavorable reports, so we marched back to the main camp again. In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country By degrees, however, the guests stole away; the women ceased to peep through the curtains; and the children left off asking Baroni to give them backsheesh. Tancred Or, The New Crusade He consulted me as to the propriety of sending Layard a backsheesh, but I declared that Layard was an Emeer of the Arabs and a giver, not a taker of backsheesh. Letters from Egypt The same day the Reis came up to the villa to receive backsheesh and to say farewell. Bella Donna A Novel We forced a handful of backsheesh in his seemingly unwilling hand, and slowly, with many muttered exclamations, climbed into the saddles. The Land of the Black Mountain The Adventures of Two Englishmen in Montenegro The Commandant asked for, and got, half a dozen sheets from us as a sort of superior backsheesh, and promised us horses for the morrow. The Luck of Thirteen Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia Just before, they were discussing whether they would be given any backsheesh in addition to their pay. The Black Box ‘Thou must give me to the young man backsheesh,’ as he puts it, ‘because I have plenty of sense and shall tell him what to do.’ Letters from Egypt He said that a little 'backsheesh' was necessary. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha Here in Al Jezira, many times, beggars for backsheesh have become impudent, and tried to enforce their demands, but I have taken them before the cadi, and had them punished with the bastinado. Miss Caprice It's a do on the part of the guide to get more backsheesh; you simply can't trust these natives a yard. Leonie of the Jungle She had never known a native run away from backsheesh before. The Keeper of the Door The small boys of an age licensed to penetrate into the cabin, went off with the oddest cargoes of dressing things and the like—of backsheesh not one word. Letters from Egypt Their mahouts shouted enquiries to Gul Dad and when they heard of the tiger's death cheered gleefully, for it meant backsheesh to them. The Jungle Girl He supposed the fellow would want backsheesh, and that thought sent him searching among his tattered clothing for his pocket-book. Rosa Mundi and Other Stories It's more probably some filthy old beggar who fondly thinks he is going to get backsheesh for disturbing us. The Lamp in the Desert Egypt is pre-eminently the land of backsheesh, and Alexandria, as the chief port of arrival and departure, naturally comes in for its share of this annoying attention. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama Omar got £10 by the sale of old wood and nails, and also gave me 2000 piastres, nearly £12, which the workmen had given him as a sort of backsheesh. Letters from Egypt It applies quite as much, for instance, to the other great complaint which my Kensington friend would make after the complaint about paltry ornament; the complaint about what is commonly called backsheesh. The New Jerusalem A man may be pleased enough to hear his neighbour express goodwill, but he does not want his neighbour's hand held forth to grasp our Western equivalent for "backsheesh." The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour The inhabitants of Bscharai paid us a visit for the purpose of demanding backsheesh. A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy From ship to hotel, and from hotel to railway-station, the traveller has to run the gauntlet of people deeply versed in the subtle arts and wiles of backsheesh diplomacy. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama But as soon as I told him that ‘my master was a Bey who got £100 a month and no backsheesh,’ he was as careful as if for himself. Letters from Egypt If he takes us there straight, he gets backsheesh. A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle He sang "Upidee" with an accent which threw me into such ecstasies that it brought the whole boat to hear him, and we all gave him backsheesh. As Seen By Me He said it should be divided as backsheesh among the crew; but I am sure they would have seen nothing of it. A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy He bad promised me a fight between the mongoose and a snake, and before presenting his little brass bowl for backsheesh he holds out a four-foot snake toward the eager little animal at the stake. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama You would give my camel a good backsheesh if you saw how prodigiously fat I have grown on her milk; it beats codliver-oil hollow. Letters from Egypt There is always a policeman to protect strangers from injury or insult, and if you give the priests a little backsheesh they will look out for you. Modern India I contented myself with giving him backsheesh, while my companion photographed him. As Seen By Me It is therefore advisable to make the first offer very small, and to retain something for the backsheesh. A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy Although I haven't had the pleasure of a previous acquaintance with this gentleman, the easiest way to escape gracefully from the sacred edifice is to backsheesh him along with the others. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama People growl at the backsheesh, but they should also remember what a quantity of service one gets for nothing here, and for which, oddly enough, no one dreams of asking backsheesh. Letters from Egypt Then again, at the end of the engagement he expects a present--a little backsheesh--two or three dollars, and a certificate that you are pleased with his services. Modern India They are governed by blows and curses, and even the eyes of sheiks and native police glisten at the word "backsheesh." As Seen By Me I have not once seen a look implying ‘backsheesh’, and begging is unknown. Letters from the Cape By this he desires me to understand that the men who have been so industrious and ready in helping us across, being Afghan nomads, will not expect any backsheesh for their trouble. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama He had got some notion of impending ill-luck, I found, and was unhappy at our departure—and the backsheesh failed to console him. Letters from Egypt A group of wan and hungry-looking priests were standing there to receive us; they live on backsheesh and sleep on the cold marble floors of the tombs. Modern India I was so surprised to hear "Bible" instead of "backsheesh" that I investigated. As Seen By Me I never saw or heard a hint of ‘backsheesh’, nor did I ever give it, on principle and I was always recognised and invited to come again with the greatest eagerness. Letters from the Cape Now and then a customer gives the barber a trifling coin by way of backsheesh, but the great majority give nothing. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama I think I know forty or fifty words already, besides my ‘salaam aleikum’ and ‘backsheesh.’ Letters from Egypt As they reappeared upon the surface they swam to the marble steps of the pavilion, shook themselves dry like dogs and extended their hands for backsheesh. Modern India He told me the population of the United States, and I gave him more backsheesh. As Seen By Me What an honor to think that I am to be elevated to the throne, and to bring the seat in Parliament as backsheesh to the sultan! The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy The communal spirit obtains to a great extent in village life throughout both Asia Minor and Persia; nevertheless backsheesh would be expected in Persia from those able to afford it. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama The children of this place have become so insufferable about backsheesh that I have complained to the Maōhn, and he will assemble a committee of parents and enforce better manners. Letters from Egypt What an honour to think that I am to be elevated to the throne, and to bring the seat in Parliament as backsheesh to the sultan! The History of Pendennis When he entered the house he proceeded to the door of the bride's room, where he threw down silver and gold as backsheesh until her women were satisfied; then he was permitted to enter. As Seen By Me He had a long grey beard, and black eyes, that lighted up with a sudden expression of eager greed when we promised him backsheesh for a sight of the sacred book. The Lands of the Saracen Pictures of Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Spain It is not a very hard smile to interpret, however, and I present him with the customary backsheesh. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama ‘Very well,’ say I, ‘take the money, and see, oh man, that the paint is of the best, or thy backsheesh will be bad also.’ Letters from Egypt I halted at the next village, got hold of the chowkeydar, and by a promise of backsheesh, prevailed on him to accompany us and show us the way. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter Everywhere you go you hear the insistent, importunate cry for backsheesh. As Seen By Me While satisfying the claim of the ticket-collector a deck-hand comes forward and, pointing to the bicycle, blandly asks me for backsheesh. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume 1 From San Francisco to Teheran The Desert-Born surveys him gravely and in civil compassion, sometimes with a muttered prayer against the hideousness of him, but on the whole with patience and equanimity,—influenced by considerations of "backsheesh." Ziska We found our way in dhahabiyehs to Aswan; whence, having got some Arabs from the Sheik and having given our usual backsheesh, we set out on our journey through the desert. The Jewel of Seven Stars In the event of a 'find' they always look for backsheesh, even though your exertions may have rid their neighbourhood of an acknowledged scourge. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter He spelled America, and I gave him backsheesh. As Seen By Me They had hoisted the Honourable Jane's eleven stone ten from the bottom to the top in record time, and now lay around, proud of their achievement and sure of their "backsheesh." The Rosary "Oh yes," he replied, "a little backsheesh will open the road; there is nothing to fear." Ismailia Should he refuse to pay the necessary "backsheesh" or present to the tax-collectors, some false charge is trumped up against him, and he is thrown into prison. In the Heart of Africa It is like a three-tailed Pasha grumbling about an unsatisfactory backsheesh. The Book of Snobs But the ceremony is now, I believe, discontinued; the English envoy, at any rate, is not allowed to receive any backsheesh, and goes away as he came, in the habit of his own nation. From Cornhill to Grand Cairo Give good backsheesh, and not sit down halfway and say: `No top'! The Rosary The boys came up on the promenade deck, clustering close to the rail and worshiping Miss Caruthers who had flung them such a wealth of backsheesh. The Night-Born There was nobody at prayers; only the official beadles, and the supernumerary guides, who came for backsheesh. From Cornhill to Grand Cairo As I left the ship, a man pulled after my boat, and asked for backsheesh, which was given him to the amount of about twopence. From Cornhill to Grand Cairo The boys came staring round, bawling after us with their fathers for the inevitable backsheesh. From Cornhill to Grand Cairo |
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