payoff
US /ˈpeɪ.ɑːf/
UK /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/
名词
1.
贿赂, 报酬, 补偿金
a payment made to someone, especially as a bribe or reward
示例:
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The politician was accused of taking a large payoff.
这位政客被指控收受巨额贿赂。
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The company offered a generous payoff to the retiring CEO.
公司向即将退休的首席执行官提供了丰厚的补偿金。
2.
回报, 收益, 成果
the financial return or benefit from an investment or undertaking
示例:
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The long hours finally brought a big payoff.
长时间的工作终于带来了巨大的回报。
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Investing in education has a significant long-term payoff.
投资教育具有显著的长期回报。