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词汇 "pay off" 在中文的含义

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pay off

US /peɪ ˈɔf/
UK /peɪ ˈɔf/
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短语动词

1.

奏效, 成功

to yield good results; succeed

示例:
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All her hard work finally paid off.
她所有的努力终于有了回报。
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The investment didn't pay off as expected.
这项投资没有像预期那样奏效。
同义词:
succeedwork outbear fruitbe worthwhileyield results
2.

还清, 付清

to pay a debt in full

示例:
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It took them years to pay off their mortgage.
他们花了数年时间才还清抵押贷款。
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He managed to pay off all his debts before he retired.
他在退休前设法还清了所有债务。
同义词:
settlecleardischargeliquidaterepay
3.

收买, 贿赂

to bribe someone

示例:
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The criminal tried to pay off the witness.
罪犯试图收买证人。
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They were accused of trying to pay off officials.
他们被指控试图贿赂官员。
同义词:
bribegrease someone's palmbuy offcorrupt
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