subprime

a. 准一流的, 近乎头等的; 准最低贷款利率的

发音

UK /ˈsʌb.pɹʌɪm/
US /ˈsʌb.pɹaɪm/

词形变化

subprimes 复数 subprimes

别名

sub-prime

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A subprime loan.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Less than prime; inferior.

    subprime beef

  2. 2.

    Designating a loan (typically at a greater than usual rate of interest) offered to a borrower who is not qualified for other loans (for example, because of a poor credit history).

    美国 金融 商务
  3. 3.

    Designating a type of commercial lending rate, less than the prime rate, offered to desirable borrowers.

    美国 过时 金融 商务

词源

From sub- + prime.

来源：wiktionary