pay

• 作为工作、商品或服务的回报而支付或收到的钱。

A noun referring to money given or received in exchange for work, goods, or services.

不可数

1. Money for workA2formal

   The money received for work done, usually wages or salary.

   工资

   • Her monthly pay is higher than mine.
   • He asked for a raise in pay.
   • The workers demanded better pay and benefits.

   同义词compensationearningsemolumentincomepaymentrecompenseremunerationsalarystipend

2. PaymentA2formal

   The act of paying or the amount paid for goods or services.

   付款

   • Cash pay is accepted here.
   • The pay for the repairs was $200.
   • They settled the pay with the supplier.

   同义词compensationearningsincomepaymentrecompenseremunerationsalarysettlementstipend

   反义词arrearsdefaultnonpayment

• 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