“拖欠”常见的英文表达有 default on、be in arrears with 或 owe and not pay。以下为具体用法和例句:
1、 default on:
含义:指未能履行支付义务,通常用于正式或法律语境。
例句:The company defaulted on its loan payments.(该公司拖欠了贷款还款。)
2、 be in arrears with:
含义:表示在支付方面落后或拖欠,强调未按时支付款项。
例句:He has been in arrears with his rent for three months.(他已经拖欠了三个月的房租。)
3、 owe and not pay:
含义:直接表达“欠债不还”的意思,较为口语化。
例句:He owes me money but hasn't paid it back yet.(他欠我钱,但还没还。)