deposit
英 /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ 美 /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/
- n. 订金；押金；存款money paid in advance, held as security, or banked
- v. 存入；放置；使沉积to put money or material somewhere for keeping or accumulation
- n. 沉积物；矿床material that builds up naturally in a place
We paid a deposit before moving into the flat.
我们搬进公寓前交了押金。
Requiring a refundable deposit on drink containers can encourage recycling and reduce waste in public spaces.
对饮料容器收取可退还的押金，可以鼓励回收利用，减少公共场所的垃圾。
搭配
pay a deposit 支付订金或押金refundable deposit 可退还的押金deposit money 存钱mineral deposits 矿床
辨析提示
订金是预付款；押金作担保；银行存款也用deposit。
词族
depositor (n.)、deposition (n.)
反义 withdrawal
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