Definitions
v. to pay back money that you owe
偿还；归还
v. to give something in return for help or kindness
报答；回报
Example
I will repay the money when I get paid.
等发了工资，我就把钱还上。
Graduates may struggle to repay their student loans if secure employment opportunities remain limited.
如果稳定的就业机会仍然有限，毕业生可能难以偿还助学贷款。
Collocations
- repay a loan
- repay a debt
- repay someone's kindness
Word family
- repayment (n.)
- repayable (adj.)
Synonyms
- pay back
- reimburse
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为repaid；不表示报复。
FAQ
- What does repay mean?
- to pay back money that you owe to give something in return for help or kindness
- How is repay pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈpeɪ/, US /rɪˈpeɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
