What is the first meaning that comes to your mind about salary? Pay the bill? But in fact, the matching phrases have many meanings. If you don't believe me, let's take a look at the following.

Visit sb.

Make an interview

If you visit someone, bring a gift.

If you visit others, bring a gift.

Praise sb.

worship

You must like her. You never praise others.

You must like her. You never praise others.

Show your respect.

Respect, salute

He died. I want to pay my respects. I like that fish.

The fish died, and I want to pay my respects. I like that fish very much.

concentrate one's attention

pay attention to

Make sure that you listen attentively in class.

Be sure to listen attentively in class.

pay the price

pay the price

If you want to buy a house in Beijing, you should be prepared to pay the house price.

If you want to have a house in Beijing, you should be prepared to pay the price.

ready payment

cash payment

Can I pay in cash?

Can I pay in cash?

Pay by credit card

Credit card payment

I didn't? I don't have any cash with me, so I pay by credit card.

I ran out of cash, so I paid by credit card.

interest payment

interest payment

I have to pay interest on the loan.

I want to pay interest on the loan.

voucher of purchase

Pay the bill

Last time I paid the money, this time you pay the bill.

I paid the bill last time, so you pay it this time.

Pay a fine

Pay a fine

I have to pay a fine for being late.

I was late and had to pay a fine.