| 单词 | payment by in instalment |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspayment by (also) in instalment(s) payment by (also) in instalment(s) n. the settlement of a debt or loan through the payment of several smaller sums of money at regular intervals. ΚΠ 1784 Let. 9 Dec. in Papers & Proc. Payment Debts 1796 (East India Co. Court of Directors) (1797) sig. B2 The Nabob shall give soucar security for the punctual payment, by instalments..of twelve lacks of pagodas per annum. 1870 Biblical Repertory Apr. 230 Mr. Hadfield enlarged upon the mode of payment by instalments as very desirable. 1896 G. B. Shaw Let. 6 Mar. (1965) I. 608 The Premier people work the payment-by-instalment system energetically. 1991 Photographer Oct. 6 (advt.) Payment by instalments at low interest, e.g. 5 monthly instalments incur a 1% service charge. < as lemmas |
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