National Insurance
noun [uncountable](abbreviation NI)
(in the UK) a system of payments that have to be made by employers and employees to provide help for people who are sick, old or unemployed （英国）国民保险制度 to pay National Insurance (contributions) 支付国民保险(缴款)
CultureThe money from National Insurance contributions is used by the government for payments to unemployed people and others in need, for the state pension and also to help pay for the National Health Service. National Insurance is therefore an important part of the welfare state. Every adult has a National Insurance number and this number is used by the Department for Work and Pensions to identify people.Extra ExamplesLabour has increased national insurance contributions to pay for public services. 劳工部提高了国民保险支付金额用于支付公共服务费用。 a national insurance scheme 国民保险方案