to repay
01
偿还, 归还
to give back the money that was borrowed or owed
Transitive: to repay borrowed money
例子
Borrowers are expected to repay the loan amount according to the agreed-upon terms.
借款人应按照商定的条款偿还贷款金额。
Friends often repay borrowed money promptly to maintain trust and good relationships.
朋友们通常会及时偿还借来的钱以保持信任和良好的关系。
02
偿还, 还款
to return money that was borrowed from someone or an institution
Transitive: to repay sb
例子
They promised to repay their friends as soon as they got their paycheck.
他们承诺一拿到工资就偿还他们的朋友。
She repaid her brother for the emergency funds he lent her.
她偿还了她兄弟借给她的应急资金。
03
回报, 偿还
to return a similar action or gesture, often as a reciprocal act
Transitive: to repay sth
例子
She hoped to repay his visit with an equally enjoyable afternoon.
她希望以一个同样愉快的下午来回报他的访问。
He planned to repay their hospitality by hosting them for dinner.
他计划通过邀请他们共进晚餐来回报他们的热情好客。
04
偿还, 报答
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
例子
He planned to repay her kindness with a thoughtful gift.
他计划用一份贴心的礼物来回报她的好意。
He promised to repay the favor once he was in a better position to help.
他承诺一旦他处于更好的帮助位置就会回报这个恩惠。
