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to repay
01
偿还, 归还
to give back the money that was borrowed or owed
Transitive: to repay borrowed money
Example
Friends often repay borrowed money promptly to maintain trust and good relationships.
Students may take out educational loans and plan to repay them after completing their studies.
Credit card users are actively repaying their balances to avoid additional charges.
02
偿还, 归还
to return money that was borrowed from someone or an institution
Transitive: to repay sb
Example
They promised to repay their friends as soon as they got their paycheck.
She repaid her brother for the emergency funds he lent her.
The company repaid the investors after the project became profitable.
03
偿还, 回报
to return a similar action or gesture, often as a reciprocal act
Transitive: to repay sth
Example
She hoped to repay his visit with an equally enjoyable afternoon.
He planned to repay their hospitality by hosting them for dinner.
He repaid the kind gesture by taking her out to lunch.
04
偿还, 回报
to give back or return something in recognition of a favor or kindness that was received
Transitive: to repay a favor | to repay sb for a favor
Example
He planned to repay her kindness with a thoughtful gift.
He promised to repay the favor once he was in a better position to help.
She hoped to repay the teacher's generosity by volunteering for school events.
