| 释义 |
pay one's dues1Fulfil one’s obligations: if she was the caring person she makes herself out to be she would insist on paying her dues...- He pays his dues to the sport but without romance.
- For many, today's vote was about what has to happen from now on, rather than paying their dues to factional alliances.
- We are taught that if we work hard and pay our dues, we will be rewarded in riches and love from family and friends.
1.1Experience difficulties before achieving success: this drummer has paid his dues with the best...- He's paid his dues, he's experienced, he knows what it entails, he knows the personnel of this team.
- Their reward is a job well done, but age and experience definitely count; you must pay your dues as you progress up the ladder of success.
- I have paid my dues, produced many successful students and defined my policies so that I am respected and established.
See parent entry: due |