Level600
verb (動詞)
defray
(費用などを)支払う、負担する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、出張費、会議費、参加費などの費用を会社や個人が「負担する」という文脈でよく使われます。特にPart 7の契約書やポリシーの説明で登場します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
cover
bear
pay
meet
📝 Business Examples
The company will defray the travel expenses for all employees attending the conference.
会社は会議に参加する全従業員の旅費を負担します。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "defray"
Attendees are responsible for their own lodging, but the conference will ______ registration fees.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 参加者は宿泊費を自己負担しますが、会議は登録料を「支払います（負担します）」。
English: The context implies the conference will 'pay for' or 'cover' the registration fees for attendees.
English: The context implies the conference will 'pay for' or 'cover' the registration fees for attendees.
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