deposit
/dɪˈpɒzɪt/ · /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2022 in the learning path
订金；押金；存款
Definitions
n. money paid in advance, held as security, or banked
订金；押金；存款
v. to put money or material somewhere for keeping or accumulation
存入；放置；使沉积
n. material that builds up naturally in a place
沉积物；矿床
Example
We paid a deposit before moving into the flat.
我们搬进公寓前交了押金。
Requiring a refundable deposit on drink containers can encourage recycling and reduce waste in public spaces.
对饮料容器收取可退还的押金，可以鼓励回收利用，减少公共场所的垃圾。
Collocations
- pay a deposit
- refundable deposit
- deposit money
- mineral deposits
Word family
- depositor (n.)
- deposition (n.)
Antonyms
- withdrawal
Usage tip
订金是预付款；押金作担保；银行存款也用deposit。
FAQ
- What does deposit mean?
- money paid in advance, held as security, or banked to put money or material somewhere for keeping or accumulation material that builds up naturally in a place
- How is deposit pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈpɒzɪt/, US /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
