1620s, "abatement," alteration of 16c. French descompte, from Medieval Latin discomputus (source of Italian disconto), from discomputare (see discount (v.)). Meaning "deduction for early payment" is from 1680s; meaning "reduction in the price of goods" attested by 1837.
discount (v.)
1620s, "reckon as an abatement or deduction," from Old French desconter (13c., Modern French décompter), from Medieval Latin discomputare, from dis- (see dis-) + computare "to count" (see count (v.)). Hence, "to abate, deduct" (1650s), and figurative sense "to leave out of account, disregard" (1702). Related: Discounted; discounting.
雙語例句
1. I'll sell at a discount in return for a speedy sale.
為了盡快售出，我會打折銷售。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Eagle Star offers a 10% discount to the over-55s.
鷹星公司給予年齡在55歲以上的顧客10％的折扣。
來自柯林斯例句
3. In 1979, Liquor Barn thrived as a discount merchandiser.