| 单词 | charge card |
| 释义 | > as lemmascharge card charge card n. originally U.S. (a) a card (card n.2 19) authorizing the holder to draw on a charge account; (b) a similar card issued by an organization, which allows the holder to purchase items on credit from a range of stores, etc., so long as the full account is settled when a statement is presented (usually monthly); sometimes contrasted with credit card n. 2. ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > management of money > solvency > [noun] > credit documents > credit card credit card1888 bank card1947 card1950 American Express1958 Amex1958 charge card1962 banker's card1966 Barclaycard1966 cheque card1966 Master Charge1966 gold card1970 asset card1975 debit card1975 visa1976 affinity card1979 master card1979 smart card1980 phonecard1981 key card1985 Connect1987 Switch card1988 1962 Good Housek. Sept. 164/3 In many cities, customers receive a charge plate or card. 1964 Business Week 29 Feb. 44/3 The customer gets a new charge card, but the bills go to the former address for months afterward. 1976 J. K. Lieberman & N. S. Rhodes Compl. CB Handbk. x. 208 If you've ever registered for the draft, filled out a charge-card application..or written a letter, you can fill out a CB license application for a Class D operator's license. 1977 Time (Atlantic ed.) 19 Sept. 34/2 (advt.) Book your rental to any major charge card. 1980 Daily Tel. 3 Jan. 15/3 American Express, which is not strictly a credit card but a charge card, is thought to hold 18 p.c. of the market. 1985 Investors Chron. 1- 7 Nov. 71/1 March's introduction of a charge card turned a £2.7m profit from financial activities into a £2.2m loss. < as lemmas |
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