| 词汇 | stump up |
| 释义 | Phr V stump up stumps, stumping, stumped stump up (sth) or stump (sth) up British informal to provide money for something, especially when you do not want toShareholders are being forced to stump up another $50 million in order to finish the project.Maggie didn't have the money for her ticket so I had to stump up again. stump up ⇨ stump up; stumpverb to pay UK, 1833stump up • stump up sth BrE informal to pay money, especially when it is difficult or you do not want to: That's ten quid you owe me. Come on, stump up.+for Those wishing to enjoy the club's luxury facilities will have to stump up $20,000 a year for membership.■ SIMILAR TO: cough up informal stump upTo pay the required amount of money, especially unwillingly or reluctantly. A noun or pronoun can be used between "stump" and "up." Primarily heard in UK. I hate having to pay for more repairs already, but it's still cheaper to just stump up the cash than go buy a whole new car. The company was found liable for costs by the jury but has so far refused to stump the money up. stump upv. 1. To provide some funds or capital: An investor stumped up the money to expand the business. 2. To pay some amount of money, often reluctantly: We had to stump up $30 just to get inside. |
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