earnest
earnest n. 定金；预付的部分货物 合同一方当事人为担保合同的履行而预先向另一方交付的部分价款或货物 。(→earnest money)
EARNEST
earnest
earnest, n. 1. A nominal payment or token act that serves as a pledge or a sign of good faith, esp. as the partial purchase price of property. • Though not legally necessary, an earnest may help the parties come to an agreement. 2. EARNEST MONEY.