1540s, from Middle French defraier (15c.), perhaps from de- "out" (see de-) + fraier "spend," from Old French frais "costs, damages caused by breakage," from Latin fractum, neuter past participle of frangere "to break" (see fraction). Alternative etymology traces second element to Old High German fridu "peace," via Vulgar Latin *fredum "fine, cost."
实用例句
1. I've enough money to defray expenses.
我的钱足夠支付开销.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. My father has to defray my education.
我父亲得支付我的教育费用.来自辞典例句
3. What is rights and interests kind defray, what is asset kind defray?
什么是权益类支出, 什么是资产类支出?来自互联网
4. It helps defray the cost of the account itself.
