bill
의미: A statement of money owed; a proposed law; a banknote
The word 'bill' has several meanings: a document showing money owed for goods or services, a draft of a proposed law before parliament, or in American English, paper money. In British English, 'bill' typically refers to what Americans call a 'check' at a restaurant.
예문
- Could we have the bill, please? 请给我们账单好吗?¿Nos puede traer la cuenta, por favor?お会計をお願いします。계산서 좀 주시겠어요?
- The energy bill has gone up again this month. 这个月的电费又涨了。La factura de la luz ha vuelto a subir este mes.今月また電気代が上がった。이번 달에 또 전기요금이 올랐다.
- Parliament is debating a new education bill. 议会正在讨论一项新的教育法案。El parlamento está debatiendo un nuevo proyecto de ley de educación.議会で新しい教育法案が審議されている。의회에서 새로운 교육 법안을 심의하고 있다.
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맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Medieval Latin 'bulla' meaning 'a seal, sealed document'. The financial sense developed from sealed documents demanding payment. The parliamentary sense comes from the same root — a formal document presented for approval.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
In British restaurants, you ask for 'the bill' while Americans ask for 'the check.' This difference often catches travellers off guard. The word comes from Medieval Latin 'bulla' meaning a seal or sealed document.
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