paid

• 指已经支付了钱款的，或需要付费的、非免费的。

Describes something for which money has been given or received; not free.

1. Receiving paymentA2formal

   Marked by the reception of pay; receiving money for work done.

   受薪的

   • She took a paid position at the company.
   • He is a paid employee, not a volunteer.
   • The internship is paid, so you will receive a salary.

   同义词compensatedemployedhiredremuneratedsalaried

   反义词uncompensatedunpaid

2. Gainful employment in a hobbyB1informal

   Involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby.

   有偿的

   • He turned his love for photography into a paid gig.
   • She earns money as a paid musician on weekends.
   • His paid work as a gardener started as a hobby.

   同义词commercialgainfulpayingprofessionalremunerative

3. B2formal

   Yielding a fair profit; financially rewarding.

   有利可图的

   • The investment was paid, giving him a good return.
   • Her paid consulting work brought in substantial income.
   • The business venture proved to be quite paid.

   同义词gainfulpaying

• 表示以金钱交换商品、服务或偿还债务的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

不规则动词

1. A1formal

   To give money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

   付款

   • I paid $20 for this shirt.
   • She paid the bill at the restaurant.
   • He paid his rent on time.

   同义词compensatecough updefraydischargefork outliquidatereimburseremitremuneraterendersettleshell outtender

2. Provide compensationA2formal

   To give money as wages or salary to an employee.

   支付工资

   • The company pays well to its workers.
   • They pay her $50 per hour.
   • He gets paid every Friday.

   同义词compensaterecompensereimburseremuneratereward

3. Dedicate effortB2formal

   To devote time, attention, or effort to something.

   投入精力

   • You have to pay attention in class.
   • She paid close attention to the details.
   • He paid a visit to his grandparents last weekend.

   同义词bestowdevotegiveofferrender

短语动词变体pay forpay offpay outpay up