| 释义 |
re·bate¹ /ˈriːbeɪt, rɪˈbeɪt/ n. | vt. | vi.
I n.
1. (作为减免或折扣的)部分退款
A rebate is distinguished from a discount in that the former is not taken out or deducted in advance but is handed back after payment of the full amount. 部分退款与折扣有别，区别在于前者并非先行扣除而是在全数付清后退还。
Low-income families with children can get up to ＄400 in tax rebates. 低收入的有子女家庭可得退还税款达400美元之多。
2. 折扣
II ❶ vt.
1. 退还(部分付款)；向…退还部分付款；从(税款等)总额中退还(或扣除)部分；对(商品)作部分退还货款优惠
He rebated eight dollars to me. 他退还我8美元。
rebate 15% of the price 退还货款的15%
rebate a bill 从账单中扣除一部分
The manufacturer is rebating this air conditioner. 制造商将对这种空调实行部分退款优惠。
2. 弄钝(利器)
3. 减弱；缓和
❷ vi.
退还部分付款
[< OFr rabattre < RE- + abatre, 见 ABATE] |