“付款”常见的英文表达是 “payment”(名词形式)或 “pay”(动词形式),具体使用取决于语境:
含义:指支付的款项、付款行为或支付方式。
例句:
The payment is due by the end of the month.(付款须在本月底前完成。)
We accept various forms of payment, including credit cards and cash.(我们接受多种付款方式,包括信用卡和现金。)
含义:表示支付、付款的动作。
例句:
I need to pay the bill before leaving.(我离开前需要付清账单。)
They paid for the meal in cash.(他们用现金支付了餐费。)
make a payment:进行一次付款(动词短语)。
例句:You can make a payment online or in person.(你可以在线或亲自付款。)
settle the bill:结账(口语中常用)。
例句:Let's settle the bill and go.(我们结账走人吧。)