"out of pocket" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 自掏腰包
• （口语）联系不上

Definition

“Out of pocket”指需要自己支付的费用，不由他人或保险承担。美式口语中也常指某人暂时无法联系或不在线上。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Out of pocket”作“自费”时较正式和书面；作“联系不上”是美式口语，常用于短信、电邮等。注意和“out-of-pocket expenses”（垫付款）区分。英式英语一般不用“unavailable”的意思。

Examples

He had to pay for the medicine out of pocket.

他不得不为药物**自掏腰包**。

Are you going to be out of pocket for this trip?

这次旅行你需要**自掏腰包**吗？

The company will reimburse any out of pocket expenses.

公司会报销所有**自掏腰包**的费用。

Sorry, I’ll be out of pocket this weekend but can reply on Monday.

不好意思，这个周末我会**联系不上**，周一再回复。

She’s out of pocket for a few days while traveling upstate.

她这几天去外地，可能会**联系不上**。

If you need me, I’ll be out of pocket until after lunch.

如果你找我，午饭后之前我都**联系不上**。