pay

US /peɪ/
UK /peɪ/
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1.

支付, 付款

give someone money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred

:
I need to pay the rent by tomorrow.
我需要在明天之前支付租金。
The company will pay for your travel expenses.
公司将支付您的差旅费。
2.

付出代价, 承担后果

suffer a disadvantage as a consequence of an action

:
You'll pay for your mistakes eventually.
你最终会为你的错误付出代价
He had to pay a heavy price for his betrayal.
他不得不为自己的背叛付出沉重代价。
1.

工资, 薪水

money received for work done; salary or wages

:
My pay is deposited directly into my bank account.
我的工资直接存入我的银行账户。
He's on a good pay scale.
他的薪资水平很高。