out-of-pocket
US /ˌaʊt əv ˈpɑːkɪt/
UK /ˌaʊt əv ˈpɑːkɪt/
形容词
1.
自付的, 自掏腰包的
paid for by oneself rather than by one's employer or by insurance
示例:
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I had to pay for the repairs out-of-pocket.
我不得不自掏腰包支付修理费。
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Many patients face high out-of-pocket medical expenses.
许多患者面临高额的自付医疗费用。
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