/rɪˈpeɪ ||; rɪˈpe/verb [T] (
past tense past participle repaid /rɪˈpeɪd
||; rɪˈped/)
1 repay sth (to sb);repay (sb) sth to pay back money that you owe to sb 付还，偿还（欠款）: to repay a debt/loan 偿还债务╱贷款When will you repay the money to them? 你什么时候把这笔钱还给他们？When will you repay them the money? 你什么时候还给他们这笔钱？
2 repay sb (for sth) to give sth to sb in return for help, kindness, etc 报答；回报: How can I ever repay you for all you have done for me? 我怎样才能报答你为我所做的一切呢？