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dis·count /ˈdɪskaʊnt，dɪsˈk-/ vt. | vi. | n. | phr.
I ❶ vt.
1. 不全信，怀疑地看待，估计到…有夸大(或偏见等)成分在内
Much of what he says must be discounted. 对他说的好些话必须打个折扣。
2. 不信；漠视；不考虑
They have discounted the rumours. 他们不信那些谣传。
In his plans he discounted the expense. 在计划中他没有考虑到费用。
3. 低估；贬低；减损
discount the effect of flu 低估流行性感冒的影响
Western sources in the talks discounted the harsh Mid-east reaction. 会谈中，西方的消息源轻描淡写报道了中东各国的强烈反应。
The value of his criticism was discounted by his ignorance of the subject. 他对这个课题的无知降低了他批评的价值。
4. 预计到(将发生的事)(以减轻其影响)；在…发生前采取措施
The price of the stock fell before its dividend was reduced, for the reduction had already been discounted. 股票的价格在股息降低之前下跌，因为股息降低一事已在料中。
5. 从价格(或费用等)中打去(若干)折扣；把(价格、费用等)打折扣；削价出售
The store discounts 3 per cent on all bills paid when due. 那家商店对如期付清的账单打去3%的折扣。
That store discounts all its unsold merchandise. 那家商店削价出售所有未卖掉的商品。
6. (持票人或受票人)将(汇票、期票等)贴现
❷ vi.
1. 打折扣出售商品
That store does not discount at all. 那家铺子出售商品一概不打折扣。
2. 贴现
II /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
n.
1. (价格、债款等的)折扣
They are ￡1 each but if you buy ten, I will give you (a) 10% discount. 它们的单价为1英镑，但如果你购买10个，我就给你打(个)九折。
Students get a discount of 20% on air fares. 学生乘飞机可享受八折优惠。
2. 贴现利息；贴现率
3. 打折扣；贴现
4. 不全相信
[< OFr desconter to count out < ML discomputare < DIS-² + L computare to count] phr. at a discount 1. 低于正常价格，打折扣 In view of these restrictions, you would have to sell oil at a discount. 鉴于这些限制，你将不得不削价出售石油。 2. (股票值)低于票面价值 3. 无销路的；易获得的 Books about the war are at a discount just now. 有关那场战争的书眼下卖不出去。4. 不值钱的；不受重视的；被贬低的 Honesty was rather at a discount in those days. 在那种年代，诚实很不吃香。He used to be a popular entertainer, but somehow, he is now at a discount. 以前他是个走红的艺人，但是现在不知怎么不受欢迎了。 5. 不全信地，有保留地 |