payable
/ˈpeɪəbl/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6184 in the learning path
应支付的；到期应付的
Definitions
adj. Required to be paid at a specified time
应支付的；到期应付的
adj. Intended to be paid to a particular person or organisation
应付给某人的
Example
The full rent is payable before you move in.
入住前须付清租金。
University tuition fees are often payable in instalments, allowing students to spread their costs throughout the academic year.
大学学费通常可以分期支付，让学生将费用分摊到整个学年。
Collocations
- payable in advance
- payable on demand
- payable to
- payable in instalments
Word family
- pay (v.)
- payment (n.)
- payer (n.)
- unpaid (adj.)
Synonyms
- due
Usage tip
payable to后接收款人；payable in后可接币种。
FAQ
- What does payable mean?
- Required to be paid at a specified time Intended to be paid to a particular person or organisation
- How is payable pronounced?
- UK /ˈpeɪəbl/, US /ˈpeɪəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
