English Dictionary

discount

/dɪsˈkaʊnt/

noun

A reduction in price. / (finance) A deduction made for interest, in advancing money upon, or purchasing, a bill or note not due; payment in advance of interest upon money.

I got a 20% discount on my new phone.

意味（1）

A reduction in price.

This store offers discounts on all its wares. That store specializes in discount wares, too.

意味（2）

(finance) A deduction made for interest, in advancing money upon, or purchasing, a bill or note not due; payment in advance of interest upon money.

意味（3）

The rate of interest charged in discounting.

意味（4）

(figuratively) A lack or shortcoming.

On our approaching the house where the Misses Spenlow lived, I was at such a discount in respect of my personal looks and presence of mind, that Traddles proposed a gentle stimulant in the form of a glass of ale.

意味（5）

(psychology, transactional analysis) The act of one who believes, or act as though they believe, that their own feelings are more important than the reality of a situation.