单词 | thirteenth cheque |
释义 | > as lemmasthirteenth cheque thirteenth cheque n. (also 13th cheque) originally U.S. a payment, now esp. an annual pay bonus, made in a given year in addition to regular monthly payments. ΚΠ 1923 N.Y. Times 17 June 13/2 There is always a thirteenth check representing the rebate on the overcharge for the preceding twelve months. 1986 Los Angeles Times (Nexis) 17 June ii. 1/1 If pension funds exceeded the amount paid to retired workers, half the surplus was distributed among retirees in the form of a 13th check. 2005 Sunday Times (Johannesburg) 13 Feb. (Careers section) 5/3 (advt.) The company offers a competitive salary, 13th cheque as a bonus and membership of the retirement fund. < as lemmas |
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