为…而付钱;负担…的费用:
“Have you paid for these books?”“Yes, I have paid thirty dollars for these book.”
“这些书的钱你付了吗?”“付了,我付了30美元.”
赔偿;补偿:
Of course, I'm quite willing to pay for the lost bike.
当然,遗失了自行车我愿意赔偿.
付出…代价;为…受到惩罚;得到…的报应;吃亏:
You have acted foolishly and you will pay for it.
你干了些蠢事,你会因此而得到报应.