“申请支付”常见的英文表达是 “apply for payment” 。
例句：We need to apply for payment from the client as soon as possible.（我们需要尽快向客户申请支付款项 。）
此外，根据不同语境，“request payment” 也有类似含义，意为“请求支付” 。例如：The supplier requested payment for the delivered goods.（供应商要求对已交付的货物进行支付。 ）