"pay towards" in Chinese (Simplified)
为...付款为...出钱
Definition
为共同的目的、共同的费用或分担费用的一部分而付钱,通常是和他人一起。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于非正式场合,表示为集体费用、聚会、礼物等出钱(如'pay towards 房租')。强调只是付其中一部分,不是全部。
Examples
I will pay towards the electricity bill this month.
这个月我会**为**电费**付款**。
Each member must pay towards the club fees.
每个成员都必须**为**俱乐部费用**出钱**。
We all paid towards the gift for our teacher.
我们都**为**老师的礼物**出钱了**。
How much do I need to pay towards the weekend trip?
这次周末旅行我需要**出多少钱**?
She can't pay towards the new sofa right now, but she will next month.
她现在还不能**为**新沙发**出钱**,下个月可以。
Everyone decided to pay towards replacing the broken window.
大家都决定**为**换破窗户**出钱**。