ph.

1. 清偿债务
   We will have more money to spend after we pay off our mortgage.

   在付清贷款后，我们会有更多钱花。

   He has paid off all his debts.

   他已还清了所有的债务。

2. 付清工资后解雇
   The company has paid off some redundant employees.

   公司在发放工资后解雇了一些多余的雇员。

3. 取得成功；得到好结果；得到回报
   She knew from day one that her efforts would pay off one day.

   她从一开始就相信她的努力总有一天会得到回报。

   Two years of business school really paid off.

   在商业学校就读两年真是很合算。

   Did his plan pay off?

   他的计划成功了吗？

4. 贿赂