discount
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2943 in the learning path
折扣
Definitions
n. a reduction in the usual price
折扣
v. to sell something at a reduced price
打折出售
v. to consider something unlikely or less important
不予考虑；低估
Example
The shop offers a discount on winter coats.
这家店的冬季外套有折扣。
Public transport discounts can encourage more commuters to leave their cars at home.
公共交通票价优惠能鼓励更多通勤者不开车出门。
Collocations
- offer a discount
- at a discount
- discount the possibility
Word family
- discounted (adj.)
Usage tip
名词重音在首音节；动词通常读/dɪsˈkaʊnt/。
FAQ
- What does discount mean?
- a reduction in the usual price to sell something at a reduced price to consider something unlikely or less important
- How is discount pronounced?
- UK /ˈdɪskaʊnt/, US /ˈdɪskaʊnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
