payment
/ˈpeɪmənt/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #3143 in the learning path
付款；支付
Definitions
n. the act of giving money for something
付款；支付
n. an amount of money paid or due to be paid
支付的款项
Example
The shop accepts payment by card or cash.
这家商店接受刷卡或现金付款。
Digital payment systems can make everyday transactions more convenient, but they may exclude people without internet access.
数字支付系统能让日常交易更便捷，但可能将无法上网的人排除在外。
Collocations
- make a payment
- payment in advance
- monthly payment
- payment method
Word family
- pay (v.)
- payable (adj.)
- payer (n.)
- repayment (n.)
Usage tip
支付行为通常不可数；一笔款项可用a payment。
FAQ
- What does payment mean?
- the act of giving money for something an amount of money paid or due to be paid
- How is payment pronounced?
- UK /ˈpeɪmənt/, US /ˈpeɪmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
