installment

IPA/ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/
KK[ˌɪnstˈɔlmənt]IPA/ɪnˈstɑːl.mənt/

installment — 名詞

  • installmentsingular
  • installmentsplural

1. one of the regular, scheduled payments that together settle a debt or cover the

1.名詞B1
釋義

分期付款

按期支付的其中一筆款項

one of the regular, scheduled payments that together settle a debt or cover the cost of something over time, rather than paying the full amount at once.

例句

The motorcycle costs NT$120,000, but Wei can pay for it in twelve monthly installments.

這輛摩托車要價新臺幣十二萬元，但 Wei 可以分十二期付款。

pay in + [number] + monthly installments

Javier fell behind on his car loan after missing three installments in a row.

Javier 因為連續三期沒繳車貸，導致貸款逾期。

miss an installment

常見搭配
  • pay in installments
  • monthly installment
  • miss an installment
  • installment plan
  • make an installment payment
  • the first / next / final installment
同義詞
  • payment

    a general term for any money given; an installment is specifically one of several scheduled payments

  • tranche

    a more formal, technical term from finance, typically for large-scale bonds or loans, not everyday purchases

  • repayment

    focuses on paying back a debt, while 'installment' can also apply to buying something on credit

反義詞
  • lump sum

    a single full payment made at once, the opposite of paying in installments

用法筆記

US spelling 'installment' — the British spelling is 'instalment' (one 'l'). Frequently used in the patterns 'in installments', 'by installments', and 'pay in installments'. Common in contexts of loans, hire-purchase, and utility bills.

常見錯誤

I paid the first installation of my car loan.
I paid the first installment of my car loan.
'Installation' means setting up equipment; 'installment' means a scheduled payment.

2. one part of a story, TV show, podcast, or other work that is released in separat

2.名詞B2
釋義

連載部分

連載故事或節目的其中一集

one part of a story, TV show, podcast, or other work that is released in separate parts at regular intervals, building up a complete series over time.

例句

The first installment of the mystery novel had readers guessing until the very last page.

這部懸疑小說的第一回讓讀者猜不到結局。

first installment of [title / work]

Fatima and her colleagues discussed the latest installment of the podcast during their lunch break.

Fatima 和同事在午休時間討論最新一集的 podcast。

latest installment of [podcast / series]

常見搭配
  • first / next / latest / final installment
  • monthly installment (of a serial)
  • the installment of a story / podcast / series
  • be published / released / broadcast in installments
同義詞
  • episode

    used more narrowly for individual TV or radio show segments; 'installment' is broader and includes written works

  • part

    simpler and more general; 'installment' implies a scheduled, ongoing series

  • chapter

    specifically a division of a book, while 'installment' covers any serialised medium

  • volume

    implies a complete printed book within a series; an installment may be shorter and periodical

用法筆記

For individual episodes of standard-length TV series, 'episode' or 'season' is more common in everyday speech. 'Installment' is preferred for multi-part books, major story arcs, podcasts, and film series where each part is a substantial, self-contained unit.

常見錯誤

Have you seen the new installment of Friends?
Have you seen the new episode of Friends?
For standard individual TV episodes, 'episode' sounds more natural. 'Installment' works better for long-form serials like novels or podcasts.

同根字

常見搭配

常用片語

  • in installments
  • by installments
  • pay in installments
  • on an installment plan

介系詞搭配