payoff
US /ˈpeɪ.ɑːf/
UK /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/
名詞
1.
賄賂, 報酬, 補償金
a payment made to someone, especially as a bribe or reward
範例:
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The politician was accused of taking a large payoff.
這位政客被指控收受巨額賄賂。
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The company offered a generous payoff to the retiring CEO.
公司向即將退休的首席執行官提供了豐厚的補償金。
2.
回報, 收益, 成果
the financial return or benefit from an investment or undertaking
範例:
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The long hours finally brought a big payoff.
長時間的工作終於帶來了巨大的回報。
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Investing in education has a significant long-term payoff.
投資教育具有顯著的長期回報。