释义 |
im·prest I. \ə̇mˈprest\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: probably from Italian imprestare, from in- in- (II) (from Latin) + prestare to lend, from Latin praestare to stand before, go surety for, furnish, present — more at prest 1. archaic : to make an advance or loan of (money) 2. obsolete a. : to make an advance of money to b. : to draw (as money) by way of advance II. \ˈimˌp-\ noun (-s) : a loan or advance of money: a. : pay advanced to a soldier or sailor b. : money advanced from government funds to enable a person to discharge his duties III. adjective : advanced or lent especially as an imprest IV. noun (-s) Etymology: probably alteration (influenced by imprest) (II) of impress (IV) obsolete : impressment V. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: probably alteration (influenced by imprest) (I) of impress (III) obsolete : to impress into army or naval service |