payable /ˈpejəbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of PAYABLE
always used after a noun
: possible or necessary to pay可支付;应支付 -
She charges her patients $3,000, payable in installments.她向病人收取3000美元的诊疗费,可以分期付款。
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The bill was payable [=due] on the first of February.账单二月一日到期。
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The plan defines the maximum amount payable [=that will be paid] by the insurance company.保险方案规定了保险公司赔付的最高金额。
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(business) accounts payable [=the amounts of money that you owe to people or other businesses]应付账款
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often + to ◊ If a check is made payable to someone, the name of that person or business is written on the check.(支票)应付给(某人)