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repayment

UK //rɪˈpeɪmənt//US //rɪˈpeɪmənt//

词源

源自re-(重新)+ payment(支付),16世纪中期首次记录使用,与金融债务概念密切相关。

noun

❶ 偿还行为或过程,指将借来的钱或债务按照约定方式返还给债权人,通常包括本金和利息。

“The loan agreement specifies monthly repayments over five years.”

(贷款协议规定需在五年内按月偿还。)

“She struggled with the mortgage repayments after losing her job.”

(失业后她难以支付房贷月供。)

同义词:reimbursement, settlement, refund

常见短语

repayment plan — 分期还款方案,详细列出偿还金额、周期和期限的正式安排,常见于贷款或债务重组。

“The bank offered a flexible repayment plan tailored to my income.”

(银行根据我的收入提供了弹性还款方案。)

debt repayment — 专指债务清偿行为,强调针对欠款的系统性返还过程,可能涉及多笔款项。

“Prioritizing high-interest debt repayment can save you money long-term.”

(优先偿还高息债务能从长远上节省开支。)