In the case of large shipments the importer is required to make partial payments as he sells part of the merchandise.

在大批量交易的情况下，当进口人销售部分货物以后他须向银行支付部分货款。

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The government has said it might consider partial payments if full payments are not ready by the end of February.

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As a result, FEMA has only been able to make partial payments to many who are legally entitled to full claim payments, giving rise to the need for the additional money.

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Because of rising loan amounts and interest rates, a worrisome trend has emerged: Loans where the borrower can make only partial payments or has gotten a delay are up to 6.4% from 4.7% a year ago. (Borrowers start repaying after graduation.) Meanwhile, Sallie Mae has suffered earnings reversals, mainly from fumbled derivatives, which have pulled the stock down a tad.

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