defrayment

例句：

1. 1. The company has to defray the cost of its new product.
   公司必须支付新产品的成本。
2. 2. The government is responsible for defraying the costs of public works.
   政府负责支付公共工程的费用。
3. 3. The hotel charges a high rate for its services, but it also offers discounts for customers who defray their own expenses.
   酒店对服务收费较高，但同时也为顾客提供折扣，让他们自己承担费用。