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the lending of sth
常与of连用，表示出借的对象。
The lending of books is free.
书籍的出借是免费的。
借出；出借
lendings — plural of lending
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借出；出借
The action of, or an instance of, lending.
The lending of books is free.
书籍的出借是免费的。
借出(lend)的行为或实例。
The action of, or an instance of the action of the verb to lend.
The library's lending of rare books is restricted to researchers.
图书馆对珍本书的出借仅限于研究人员。
Peer-to-peer lending has become a popular alternative to traditional bank loans.
点对点借贷已成为传统银行贷款的流行替代方式。
The museum implemented a new policy for the lending of artworks to other institutions.
博物馆实施了一项关于向其他机构出借艺术品的新政策。
常与of连用，表示出借的对象。
The lending of books is free.
书籍的出借是免费的。
动名词短语作主语，sth为出借物，sb为借入者。
Lending money to friends can be risky.
借钱给朋友可能有风险。
可附加地点或目的状语。
Lending books to students in the library is allowed.
在图书馆借书给学生是允许的。
Not this
I got a lending from him.
Use this
I got a loan from him.
汉语中“借”既可指动作也可指所借之物，但英语名词“lending”通常指出借行为或总额（不可数）；指具体的借出物时应用“loan”。
Not this
The lending books is free.
Use this
The lending of books is free.
名词“lending”后接宾语时需加介词“of”构成“the lending of ...”，否则结构不完整。不可省略“of”直接跟名词。
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银行贷款
Bank lending has increased significantly this quarter.
本季度银行贷款显著增加。
贷款利率
The central bank cut its lending rate to stimulate the economy.
中央银行降低了贷款利率以刺激经济。
贷款机构
Banks and credit unions are common lending institutions.
银行和信用合作社是常见的贷款机构。
抵押贷款
Mortgage lending slowed down due to rising interest rates.
由于利率上升，抵押贷款减缓了。
商业贷款
Commercial lending is a major source of funding for businesses.
商业贷款是企业融资的主要来源。
点对点贷款
Peer-to-peer lending platforms connect borrowers directly with investors.
点对点贷款平台将借款人与投资者直接连接起来。
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lending 拆解为 lend（借）加 ing，形象记忆：冷丁（突然）借出东西。
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作为名词，表示出借的行为或出借物，可数。
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