collect in advance; receive upfront
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to collect or receive payment in advance; to charge upfront
Commonly used in business, accounting, and legal contexts to describe receiving funds before goods are delivered or services are rendered.
Wǒ我
men们
huì会
yù预
shōu收
bǎi百
fēn分
zhī之
sān三
shí十
de的
dìng定
jīn金
。
We will collect a thirty percent deposit in advance.
Zhè这
bǐ笔
kuǎn款
xiàng项
shì是
yù预
shōu收
de的
，
wǒ我
men们
hái还
méi没
yǒu有
tí提
gōng供
xiāng相
yìng应
de的
fú服
wù务
。
This amount was received in advance; we have not yet provided the corresponding service.
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Gēn根
jù据
kuài会
jì计
zhǔn准
zé则
，
yù预
shōu收
zhàng账
kuǎn款
shǔ属
yú于
fù负
zhài债
lèi类
kē科
mù目
。
According to accounting standards, advance receipts fall under liability accounts.