| 释义 |
pay·ment
\ˈpāmənt\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English payment, payement, from Middle French paiement, from Old French, from paier to pay + -ment — more at pay
1. : the act of paying or giving compensation : the discharge of a debt or an obligation
< prompt payment of debts >
< payment of a fine >
2. : something that is paid : something given to discharge a debt or obligation or to fulfill a promise : pay, return, requital
< amortize a debt with monthly payments >
< accepted a judgeship as payment for loyal service to the party >
3. archaic : punishment, chastisement |