1. the act of paying money for goods or services
支付款項的行為
Payment is due at the end of the month.
款項需在月底前支付。
I made the payment online.
我在線上完成了付款。
Payment Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
payment
noun
快速理解
What does "Payment" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Payment"?
指為商品、服務或債務所支付的款項或行為。
- 1
款項
EN: The amount of money that is paid.
翻譯: 指實際支付的金額。
- 2
支付行為
EN: The act or process of paying money.
翻譯: 指付款的動作或過程。
- 3
償付
EN: Something given to discharge a debt or obligation.
翻譯: 指為清償債務或履行義務而給予的東西（常為金錢）。
- 4
報酬
EN: Reward or recompense.
翻譯: 指作為回報或補償的給付。
小提醒：注意 'payment' 可指『支付的金額』（可數），也可指『支付的行為』（不可數），需根據上下文判斷。
發音（How to Pronounce "Payment" in English）
How to pronounce "Payment" in English?"Payment" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Payment" from YouTube Videos
I Work At A Bookstore And Live On $53K/Year In NYC
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“I have about $3,000 in student loans, so my monthly payment is very manageable. I pay off my credit cards every month.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Payment"?How does "Payment" change by context?
2. an amount of money that is paid
所支付的金額
The monthly payment for the loan is $300.
這筆貸款的月付額是300美元。
He received a large payment for his work.
他因工作收到了一筆巨額報酬。
3. something given or done as a reward or in return for something
作為回報或獎勵而給予的東西或行為
Her promotion was a payment for years of hard work.
她的晉升是對多年辛勤工作的回報。
He demanded payment in the form of a favor.
他要求以幫忙的形式作為回報。
4. a method or system for paying
支付的方法或系統
Credit card is a popular form of payment.
信用卡是一種流行的支付方式。
The store accepts multiple payment options.
這家商店接受多種付款方式。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Payment"?How to make natural sentences with "Payment"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| payment for + noun | 為…的付款 | The payment for the service was made in advance. (這項服務的款項已預先支付。) |
| payment of + amount | 支付…金額 | We received a payment of $500. (我們收到了一筆500美元的付款。) |
| payment by + method | 透過…方式付款 | Payment by credit card is preferred. (建議使用信用卡付款。) |
| payment to + person/entity | 支付給…的款項 | All payments to the contractor must be approved. (所有支付給承包商的款項都必須經過核准。) |
| make a payment | 進行付款 | Please make a payment before the due date. (請在截止日期前完成付款。) |
| accept payment | 接受付款 | We accept payment in various currencies. (我們接受多種貨幣付款。) |
| demand payment | 要求付款 | The supplier is demanding immediate payment. (供應商要求立即付款。) |
| payment in full | 全額付款 | The invoice requires payment in full within 30 days. (發票要求在30天內全額付清。) |
| payment on delivery | 貨到付款 | We offer payment on delivery for your convenience. (我們提供貨到付款服務以方便您。) |
| payment in advance | 預先付款 | A payment in advance is required to secure the booking. (需要預先付款以確認預訂。) |
用法說明
How is "Payment" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Payment"?
payment of vs payment for
- payment of 通常後接具體的款項金額或帳單名稱，強調支付的是某個確定的數額或特定款項。
- payment for 則後接商品、服務或原因，強調支付是為了換取某物或作為某事的代價。
- 在正式或法律文件中，payment of 用於指履行一項具體的財務義務（如罰款、稅款）。
- 當談論為某項具體購買或服務付費時，payment for 更為常見。 EN: The payment of the invoice is due next week. 翻譯: 這張發票的款項下週到期。
EN:We received payment for the consulting services.
翻譯:我們收到了顧問服務的費用。
EN:He made a payment of $500 towards his debt.
翻譯:他償還了500美元的債務。
EN:This is the payment for the new software license.
翻譯:這是新軟體授權的付款。
總結建議
一般情況下，為具體物品或服務付費用 payment for，而支付特定金額或履行正式款項義務則用 payment of。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Payment" and similar words?How to choose "Payment" vs alternatives?
payment vs fee
「payment」指為商品或服務所支付的款項，強調「支付」的行為或金額；「fee」則指為特定專業服務（如律師、顧問）或使用某項設施（如會費、手續費）所支付的固定費用。
payment vs installment
「payment」是付款的總稱；「installment」特指分期付款中的「一期款項」。
payment vs settlement
「payment」是常規的付款；「settlement」則指解決債務、爭議或法律索賠的最終（一次性）付款，強調「了結」的含義。
口語用法
How is "Payment" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Payment"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或提及一個具體的付款行為或協議時，常會使用。 EN: So the payment is due next Friday, right? 翻譯: 所以款項是下週五到期，對吧？
EN:He mentioned the payment issue during the call.
翻譯:他在電話裡提到了付款的問題。
語氣強調
為了強調付款的動作、狀態或重要性，會在句子中特別點出。 EN: I need payment by tomorrow, no excuses. 翻譯: 我明天之前一定要收到款項，沒有藉口。
EN:That's the final payment, we're done after this.
翻譯:這是最後一筆款了，付完就兩清了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 payment 作為一個暫時的停頓點，尤其是在討論財務或交易流程時。
EN: The whole process, from quotation to... payment, took about a month.
翻譯: 整個流程，從報價到…付款，大概花了一個月。
EN:We've sorted the delivery, and as for the... payment, let's use bank transfer.
翻譯:我們已經處理好交貨了，至於…付款，我們用銀行轉帳吧。
正式書寫注意：在正式書面文件（如合約、報告）中，應使用更精確的術語，例如 remittance（匯款）、settlement（結算）、disbursement（撥款）等，或具體說明付款方式（如 telegraphic transfer）。避免在正式文書中僅使用口語化的 payment 一詞帶過，以確保法律與財務上的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Payment"?What fixed phrases with "Payment" should I remember?
payment method
noun
付款方式
make a payment
verb phrase
付款
down payment
noun
頭期款；訂金
payment plan
noun
付款計畫；分期付款方案
payment due
noun phrase
到期應付款項
payment in advance
noun phrase
預付款
payment gateway
noun
支付閘道
payment reminder
noun
付款提醒
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Payment"?Which "Payment" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I made three payments for the car.
✓I made three payments for the car.
This is actually correct. A common mistake is thinking 'payment' is uncountable. 'Payment' can be countable when referring to individual sums of money paid. The confusion arises because learners sometimes incorrectly use it only as an uncountable noun.
×I received a payment of the invoice.
✓I received a payment for the invoice.
Use 'for' to indicate what the payment is for (e.g., goods, services, an invoice). Use 'of' to specify the amount (e.g., a payment of $100).
×I will do the payment tomorrow.
✓I will make the payment tomorrow.
The common collocation is 'make a payment' or 'make payment', not 'do a payment'. 'Pay' is the verb, 'payment' is the noun. You 'make' a payment, but you 'pay' a bill.
×The payment are due on the first of each month.
✓The payment is due on the first of each month. / The payments are due on the first of each month.
Ensure subject-verb agreement. 'Payment' (singular) takes 'is', 'payments' (plural) takes 'are'.
×I will payment the fee next week.
✓I will pay the fee next week.
'Payment' is a noun only. The verb form is 'to pay'. Do not use 'payment' as a verb.
×We await payment.
✓We await payment. / We await the payment.
This is context-dependent and a common area of confusion. 'Payment' as a general concept (uncountable) often uses no article (e.g., 'methods of payment'). When referring to a specific, known payment, use 'the' (e.g., 'the payment you promised'). The mistake is overusing or omitting the definite article incorrectly.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Payment"?What are tense/participle forms of "Payment"?