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Definition
To share or apportion expenses among multiple parties.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the division of financial burdens or responsibilities among multiple parties. It is more formal than the common colloquial expression AA制, which is almost exclusively used for splitting restaurant bills.
Examples
How should we split the bill for dinner tonight?
It is fair for everyone to share this repair cost.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for sharing physical objects or space, as it is strictly reserved for abstract burdens like costs, risks, or responsibilities.
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Grammar guides
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