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Pay for Meaning in English

expression

ˈpeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PAY-for, PAY-fer, PAY-fur
pˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
PAY-for

释义

To give money in exchange for something, like a product or service. It can also mean to suffer consequences or punishment for actions.

用法与细微差别

Can refer to literal payment or metaphorical punishment. Common with 'pay for lunch', 'pay for your mistakes'. Informal in daily conversation. Don't confuse with 'pay off' (finish paying) or 'pay back' (return money).

例句

I will pay for the dinner tonight.

basic

Who will pay for the tickets?

basic

You have to pay for your mistakes.

basic

Don’t worry, I’ll pay for both of us.

natural

She’s still paying for what happened last year.

natural

If you break it, you have to pay for it.

natural