payment/ˋpemənt; ˈpeImənt/n [C,U] an amount of money that is paid 支付的金额: You can make payments in cash or by cheque. 你可以用现金或支票支付。Do you accept payment by credit card? 你们接受信用卡付款吗?I received a payment of £200. 我收到一笔 200 英镑的款项。BALANCE OF PAYMENTS, DOWN PAYMENT