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单词 demurrage
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
de•mur•rage  (di mûrij),USA pronunciation n. [Com.]
  1. Businessthe detention in port of a vessel by the shipowner, as in loading or unloading, beyond the time allowed or agreed upon.
  2. Businessthe similar undue detention of a railroad car, truck, etc.
  3. Businessa charge for such undue detention.
  • demur + -age 1635–45

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
demurrage /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/ n
  1. the delaying of a ship, railway wagon, etc, caused by the charterer's failure to load, unload, etc, before the time of scheduled departure
  2. the extra charge required as compensation for such delay
Etymology: 17th Century: from Old French demorage, demourage; see demur
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