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repaying

UK //rɪˈpeɪɪŋ//US //rɪˈpeɪɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'repayen',由 're-'(再次)和 'pay'(支付)组成,字面意思为'再次支付'。

verb

❶ 指偿还债务或回报他人的帮助、善意等行为,强调正在进行或重复的偿还动作。

“He is repaying the loan in monthly installments.”

(他正在按月分期偿还贷款。)

“She is repaying her friend's kindness by helping with the project.”

(她通过帮忙这个项目来回报朋友的善意。)

同义词:returning, reimbursing, compensating

常见短语

repaying a debt — 指偿还欠款或债务的行为,常用于财务或人情往来的语境。

“He focused on repaying the debt before making new investments.”

(他在进行新投资前专注于偿还债务。)

repaying kindness — 表示回报他人的善意或帮助,强调情感或道德层面的回馈。

“She believes in repaying kindness with kindness.”

(她相信应该以善意回报善意。)