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clearinghouse

/ˈklɪrɪŋˌhaʊs/ American
  • n. 票据交换所
Definition
  • n. an organization where banks exchange checks and settle payments
Example
The bank uses a clearinghouse to process payments between different institutions.
银行通过票据交换所来处理不同机构间的支付业务。