to pay; to expend; to invest (energy or time)

fù chū

f+ù·4th tonech+ū·1st tone

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It is foolish of him to pay for it again.

这是他的愚蠢付出代价了。

You've acted foolishly and you will pay for it.

你愚蠢地行事，你会付出代价。

The audience applauded his efforts.

观众们为他的付出的努力而鼓掌。

You have to make efforts if you are to succeed.

如果你想成功，必先付出努力。

You gain more than you spend when you go to college.

上大学的时候，你得到的比付出的还多。

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