垫补
diàn​bu

cover shortfall

  • created sense approved 垫补/墊補 · diàn​bu · cover shortfall

    垫补 / 墊補

    diàn​bu

    cover shortfall

    to cover a financial shortfall by using funds intended for another purpose or by borrowing some money

    他先垫补了这笔亏空，等资金周转过来再补上。

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  • created sense approved 垫补/墊補 · diàn​bu · snack

    垫补 / 墊補

    diàn​bu

    snack

    to have a small amount of food to stave off hunger temporarily

    离晚饭还有两个小时，先吃块点心垫补一下。

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