Bill
01
法案, 法律提案
a new law that is proposed to a parliament to be discussed about
例子
After several debates, the bill was passed and became law.
02
账单, 发票
a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received
Dialect
British
British
例子
The bill showed they had been charged for an extra drink.
账单显示他们被收取了一杯额外饮料的费用。
例子
She accidentally washed a twenty-dollar bill in her jeans pocket.
她不小心把牛仔裤口袋里的二十美元钞票洗了。
04
账单, 发票
an itemized statement of money owed for goods or services provided, such as electricity, water, or phone service
例子
The water bill was much higher than usual this month.
这个月的水账单比平时高得多。
05
the projecting mouthpart of a bird used for feeding or preening
例子
She observed the bird pecking with its sharp bill.
06
an advertisement, typically printed on paper or a leaflet, made for distribution to a wide audience
例子
The political party printed bills for the campaign.
07
the program or entertainment offered at a public performance
例子
The theater 's bill included a comedy and a drama.
例子
The wide bill on her sunhat offered ample shade while she relaxed at the beach.
她太阳帽上的宽帽檐在她海滩放松时提供了充足的阴凉。
09
a cutting or chopping implement with a sharp edge, often used in agriculture or woodworking
例子
A bill is a traditional tool for pruning hedges.
10
a list of items, performances, or offerings
例子
The restaurant 's bill featured seasonal specials.
11
一百美元钞票, 100美元钞票
a $100 banknote
Slang例子
That jacket cost me three bills.
那件夹克花了我三张钞票。
to bill
01
to demand payment for goods or services rendered
例子
Hospitals bill patients after treatment.
02
to promote, advertise, or announce an event or service using posters, placards, or public notices
例子
They billed the concert across town to attract audiences.
