🇬🇧🇨🇳 debit - 借方 : English Lesson

Meaning of "debit" ("借方"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A debit is a record that shows money being taken out of a bank account. When you use a card to pay for something, the money goes out of your account, and that amount is written down as a debit. It’s like a note that says, “This money left your account.” Debits make your balance go down, and they help you keep track of where your money is going.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

There was a tiny debit for one single jellybean, proving I have no self-control but excellent taste.

I tried to buy a robot but had only enough for a robot sticker, so the debit was tiny and my disappointment was huge.

There was a debit for “invisible ink pen,” but the receipt looked blank, so maybe it actually worked.

The bank called to check a strange debit for “evil villain cape,” but I told them I’m just practicing dramatic homework entrances.

Debit cards usually take money out of your account right away—faster than you can say, “Wait, I didn’t mean to buy 50 rubber ducks!”

Lina looks at her phone: a debit of $8 for the bus. A second debit of $4 for coffee. A third debit of $12 for a lost hat. Each debit drops her account balance lower. The debit alerts make her heart race. She finds $30 on the table — the last debit refund — and she laughs with relief.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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