Definition
unfair or unjust treatment; being dealt with in a harsh or inequitable manner.
不公平待遇
The company gave him the shaft by firing him without any explanation.
公司毫无解释就解雇了他，让他感到被不公平对待。
She felt she got the shaft when the promotion went to a less qualified colleague after she had worked hard all year.
她觉得自己受到了不公平待遇，因为她在全年努力工作后，升职机会却给了资历较浅的同事。
She realized she was getting the shaft when she found out her colleagues were making more money than her.
她发现同事的薪水比自己高时，意识到自己受到了不公平待遇。