early 15c., from Latin deductus, past participle of deducere "lead down, bring away;" see deduce, with which it formerly was interchangeable. Technically, deduct refers to taking away portions or amounts; subtract to taking away numbers. Related: Deducted; deducting.
雙語例句
1. If you will just sign here, we will arrange for your bank to deduct your payments automatically.
麻煩您在這里簽一下字，我們將聯系您的銀行自動扣除您的付款。
來自柯林斯例句
2. In special cases, a husband can deduct the travel expenses of his wife who accompanies him on a business trip.
在特殊情況下，丈夫可以扣除陪同出差的妻子的旅費。
來自柯林斯例句
3. It is not the bank's policy to deduct interest on withdrawals.
提款需扣除利息這并非是本銀行的政策.
來自辭典例句
4. You can deduct the twenty - five cents out of my allowance.
你可在我的零用錢里扣去二角五分錢.
來自辭典例句
5. Mr. Cao had the rickshaw repaired and didn't deduct the cost from Xiangzi's wages.