postage
UK/'pәustidʒ/US
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Definitions
n.
The fee charged for sending something by mail
邮资，邮费
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpost (mail system) + -age (a fee or charge, as in mileage) = the charge the postal system makes to carry your letter. Uncountable: 'how much postage,' not 'a postage.'
Root post still carries 10 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.postage stamp邮票
- 2.postage paid邮资已付
- 3.postage and handling邮费及手续费
- 4.postage rates邮资标准
Example Sentences
- 1.
You'll need extra postage for such a heavy package.
- 2.
The price includes postage and handling.
- 3.
She stuck a postage stamp in the corner of the envelope.