| 词汇 | PAYMENT |
| 释义 | PAYMENT buy something on credit to purchase something now and pay for it later (plus interest).Almost everyone who buys a house buys it on credit.I didn't have any cash with me, so I used my credit card and bought a new coat on credit. foot the bill to pay the bill; to pay (for something).Let's go out and eat. I'll foot the bill.If the bank goes broke, don't worry. The government will foot the bill. fork money out (for something) to pay (perhaps unwillingly) for something. (Informal. Often mention is made of the amount of money. See the examples.)Do you think I'm going to fork twenty dollars out for that book?Forking money out to everyone is part of life in a busy economy.I like that stereo, but I don't want to fork out a lot of money. make good on something to repay a debt.I couldn't make good on my debts, and I got in a lot of trouble.If you don't make good on this bill, I'll have to take back your car. on account [money paid or owed] on a debt.I paid twelve dollars on account last month. Wasn't that enough?I still have $100 due on account. pay a king's ransom (for something) to pay a great deal for something. (To pay an amount as large as one might have to pay to get back a king held for ransom.)I would like to buy a nice watch, but I don't want to pay a king's ransom for it.It's a lovely house. I had to pay a king's ransom, but it is worth it. pay an arm and a leg (for something) and pay through the nose (for something) to pay too much [money] for something. (Informal.)I hate to have to pay an arm and a leg for a tank of gas.If you shop around, you won't have to pay an arm and a leg.Why should you pay through the nose? pay as you go to pay costs as they occur; to pay for goods as they are bought (rather than charging them).You ought to pay as you go. Then you won't be in debt.If you pay as you go, you'll never spend too much money. pay for something to pay out money for something.Did you pay for the magazine, or shall I?No, I'll pay for it. pay in advance to pay (for something) before it is received or delivered.I want to make a special order. Will I have to pay in advance?Yes, please pay in advance. pay someone's (own) way to pay the costs (of something) for a person.I wanted to go to Florida this spring, but my parents say I have to pay my own way.My aunt is going to pay my way to Florida—only if I take her with me! pay the piper to face the results of one's actions; to receive punishment for something.You can put off paying your debts only so long. Eventually you'll have to pay the piper.You can't get away with that forever. You'll have to pay the piper someday. pay up Pay me now! (Slang.)You owe me $200. Come on, pay up!If you don't pay up, I'll take you to court. pick up the tab and pick up the check to pay the bill. (Informal.)Whenever we go out, my father picks up the tab.Order whatever you want. The company is picking up the check. shell something out to pay money (out). (Slang.)You'll have to shell plenty out to settle this bill.The traffic ticket turned out to be very expensive. I had to shell out $150. |
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