| 释义 |
re·im·burse
\-s\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: re- + obsolete English imburse to pocket money, make rich, pay, from Middle French embourser to pocket money, from Old French em- en- + borser to get money — more at disburse
1. : to pay back (an equivalent for something taken, lost, or expended) to someone : repay
< costs shall be … reimbursed from such funds — U.S. Code >
2. : to make restoration or payment of an equivalent to (as a person) : indemnify
< reimburse government employees for travel expenses >
Synonyms: see pay |