per diem

• 拉丁语表达，意为“每天”或“按日”。常用于商务和法律语境，指每日津贴或按日计算的费用、工作或服务报酬。

A Latin phrase meaning 'per day' or 'for each day', commonly used in business and legal contexts to refer to a daily allowance or daily rate for expenses, work, or services.

1. Daily allowanceB2formal

   An amount of money paid per day to cover expenses, typically for travel or work.

   每日津贴

   • The company provides a per diem for meals during business trips.
   • He received a per diem of $50 for his travel expenses.
   • The per diem rate is set by the organization's policy.

2. By the dayB2formal

   Used to describe something that is calculated or paid on a daily basis.

   按日

   • The consultant charges a per diem fee for his services.
   • They hired a per diem worker for the project.
   • The per diem rate for the rental car is $30.