"pay dividends" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈpeɪ/ /ˈdɪvəˌdɛndz

PAY DIV-uh-dendz

UK

pˈeɪ/ /dˈɪvɪdəndz

PAY DIV-i-dundz

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpeɪ/ /ˈdɪvəˌdɛndz

英式英语

pˈeɪ/ /dˈɪvɪdəndz

简化发音

美式

PAY DIV-uh-dendz

英式

PAY DIV-i-dundz

语境中听

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.