- pay for sth. 付...的钱，因...而付钱。
How much did you pay for your new car?
你花多少钱买的新车？
I have to pay for the book lost.
我不得不为丢失的书赚钱。
I have to pay them 1000 yuan for this room each month.
我每个月要付1000元的房租。
注：pay for 有时可引申为 因为某种过失而付出代价。
I paid dearly for my own carelessness.
我为自己的粗心付出了很大的代价。
John paid dearly for his mistake.
约翰为自己的错误付出了很大的代价。