to fork out
[phrase form: fork]
01
掏出, 支付
to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money
Transitive: to fork out an amount of money
例子
I had to fork out a substantial sum for the car repairs, and it was a financial hit.
我不得不为汽车维修掏出一大笔钱，这是一次财务打击。
She had to fork out a considerable amount for her child's tuition fees.
她不得不为孩子的学费掏出一大笔钱。
02
付出, 提供
to provide something, such as information or an item, often unwillingly as a response to a request or demand
Transitive: to fork out sth
例子
She refused to fork out the details of the secret project.
她拒绝透露秘密项目的细节。
He was reluctant to fork out the information but eventually complied.
他起初不愿提供信息，但最终还是同意了。
