rebate

• 名词，指已付款项的部分退还（如折扣、退款），也可指为连接两块材料而在表面切割出的矩形凹槽。

A noun referring to a partial refund or return of money paid, or a rectangular groove cut into a surface to join two pieces together.

1. B2formal

   A partial refund or return of money paid for a product or service, often offered as an incentive.

   部分退款

   • The store offered a $50 rebate on the new smartphone.
   • She received a tax rebate after filing her annual return.
   • Mail-in rebates are a common way to save money on electronics.

   同义词allowancedeductiondiscountreductionrefundrepayment

   反义词extrafineincreasepenaltypremiumsurcharge

2. Groove in woodworkingC1formal

   A rectangular recess or groove cut into a piece of wood or stone to receive another piece, forming a joint.

   企口

   • The carpenter cut a rebate in the door frame for the panel.
   • A rebate joint is commonly used in cabinet making.
   • He measured the depth of the rebate before fitting the glass.

   同义词channelgroovenotchrabbetrecessslot

• 动词，表示返还部分付款或减少债务金额，作为补偿或折扣。

A verb used to indicate the act of returning a portion of a payment or reducing the amount owed as a refund or discount.

1. Give a price reductionB2formal

   To return a portion of the purchase price to a buyer, often as a promotional incentive.

   给予折扣

   • The store will rebate 10% of the purchase price during the sale.
   • Manufacturers often rebate a portion of the cost to encourage bulk buying.
   • They rebated the full amount after the customer complained.

   同义词give backrefundreimburserepay

2. Cut a groove in materialC1formaltechnical

   To cut a recess or groove into a piece of timber or stone, typically for joining or fitting.

   开槽

   • The carpenter rebated the edge of the wooden plank for a snug fit.
   • He carefully rebated the stone to create a channel for the wiring.
   • The frame was rebated to hold the glass panel securely.

   同义词channelgroovenotchrabbetrecess

3. Join with a rebateC1formaltechnical

   To connect two pieces of material by fitting a rebated edge into a corresponding groove.

   企口拼接

   • The craftsman rebated the two boards together to form a seamless joint.
   • They rebated the panels to create a sturdy cabinet door.
   • The window frame was rebated into the wall for better insulation.

   同义词rabbet