Prepayment
音标：[ˈpriːˌpeɪmənt]
词义：
Prepayment指的是在商品或服务提供之前，提前支付部分或全部款项的行为。通常用于贷款、保险、订金等场合，在这些情况下，预付的金额可以抵扣未来的费用。

用法：

在商业交易中，prepayment通常指客户在购买商品或服务之前付款。

在贷款或金融服务中，prepayment指提前还款，尤其是比预定还款计划更早的支付。

例句：

The company requires full prepayment for all international orders.

Many customers prefer prepayment to avoid large debts later.

Prepayment discounts are often offered to encourage early settlement of bills.

The service contract specifies that prepayment is necessary for all new clients.

Prepayment of the mortgage loan can save you money on interest in the long term.

He made a prepayment for the rental property to secure the booking.

The airline offers prepayment options for tickets purchased in advance.

Prepayment penalties may apply if you pay off your loan early.

To complete the registration, you need to make a prepayment of $50.

Prepayment of taxes can reduce your tax liability for the next year.

短语搭配：

Prepayment terms (预付款条款)

Prepayment penalty (提前还款罚金)

Prepayment discount (预付款折扣)

Prepayment agreement (预付协议)

Prepayment plan (预付款计划)