English Dictionary

loan

/ləʊn/

noun

(law, banking, finance) An act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use.

I need to apply for a loan to buy a new car.

意味（1）

(law, banking, finance) An act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use.

Because of the loan that John made to me, I was able to pay my tuition for the upcoming semester.

意味（2）

(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).

That the young Mr. Churchills liked—but they did not like him coming round of an evening and drinking weak whisky-and-water while he held forth on railway debentures and corporation loans. Mr. Barrett, however, by fawning and flattery, seemed to be able to make not only Mrs. Churchill but everyone else do what he desired.

意味（3）

The contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.

He made a payment on his loan.

意味（4）

The permission to borrow any item.

Thank you for the loan of your lawn mower.