dues

托福

n that which is deserved or owed
n a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership)

n. 税, 应付款, 该缴之款
[经] 会费, 捐费, 手续费

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使用频率

dues 是名词 due 的复数形式，due 来源于拉丁语 debere，意思是“应付的”。可以记住“dues”与“应付的费用”相关。

例句

1. You need to pay your dues before you can join the club.

你需要缴纳会费才能加入这个俱乐部。

2. The company decided to waive the dues for the first month.

公司决定免除第一个月的会费。

3. He always reminds his friends to pay their dues on time.

他总是提醒朋友们按时缴纳会费。