servicing
noun [ U ] uk/ˈsɜː.vɪs.ɪŋ/ us/ˈsɝː.vɪs.ɪŋ/
(MACHINE)
（机器及部件的）维修，保养
the process of examining a machine and repairing any damaged parts
Bryce has taken the car in for servicing. 布莱斯已经把车送去维修了。
Household electrics, plumbing, and heating need regular servicing in the same way as your car. 家用电器、家里的水管和暖气需要像汽车一样定期保养。
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- The vehicle has a three-year warranty and three years' free servicing.
- I asked him how he managed the servicing and repair of all this electronic equipment.
- An extra monthly fixed payment covers all scheduled servicing and maintenance.
(DEBT)
偿债，还债
the act of making payments to pay back a debt
The region's debt servicing currently accounted for $9,000 million a year. 目前该地区的债务偿还达到每年九十亿美元。
Rental income may do no more than cover mortgage servicing and upkeep costs. 租金收入只够用于按揭还款和维修开支。
See: service
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- Firms typically prioritise the servicing or repayment of debt before paying dividends to shareholders.
- The company said it expects to spend $200 million more on loan servicing this year.
- Many house purchasers will regard 5 percent as affordable in terms of mortgage servicing costs.