كيف تنطق "pay dividends"
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈdɪvəˌdɛndz
PAY DIV-uh-dendz
pˈeɪ/ /dˈɪvɪdəndz
PAY DIV-i-dundz
التعريف
If something pays dividends, it gives you good results or benefits, especially after some effort or time. It comes from finance, where 'dividends' are payments to shareholders, but it's often used about non-money situations.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈdɪvəˌdɛndz
الإنجليزية البريطانية
pˈeɪ/ /dˈɪvɪdəndz
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
PAY DIV-uh-dendz
بريطاني
PAY DIV-i-dundz
استمع في السياق
Regular reading habits can pay dividends later in life.
Taking care of your health now will pay dividends in the future.
Learning English early can pay dividends when looking for a job.
Her kindness to others really pays dividends—people are always willing to help her.