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单词 subsistence allowance
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subsistence allowance in British English

noun mainly British
1. 
an advance paid to an employee before his or her pay begins
2. 
a payment to an employee to reimburse expenses, as while on assignments

subsistence allowance in American English

noun
1. 
money given in advance to a new soldier, employee, etc., to buy food, clothing, and pay for other necessities while awaiting a first pay
2. 
money paid to a worker in addition to salary to cover expenses that may be incurred in the performance of the job
3. 
money paid to members of the armed forces in lieu of meals; an allowance for food

Examples of 'subsistence allowance' in a sentence
subsistence allowance

The 257 subsistence allowance is meant to pay for accommodation and meals.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The sum - mostly for car mileage and 'subsistence allowance' - went to forces chiefs with an equivalent rank of brigadier or higher.
The Sun (2010)
They have centred on the night subsistence allowance, which effectively encourages peers to buy or designate a second home as their main residence.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This means that bringing charges for fraudulent claiming of the night subsistence allowance is all but impossible.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Members would be paid a salary for the first time instead of accommodation and subsistence allowances.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This has enabled her to claim more than 200,000 in night subsistence allowances without breaking any rules.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
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