| 单词 | owe |
| 释义 | owe —owe /əʊ/ aep /oʊ/ verb [T] (AS A RESULT) ↑Verb Endings for owe ► C2 to have success, happiness, a job, etc. only because of what someone has given you or done for you or because of your own efforts: » I owe my success to my education.» He owes his life to the staff at the hospital.» I owe everything (= I am very grateful) to my parents.Thesaurus+: ↑Relieved and thankfulverb [T] (HAVE DEBTS) ↑Verb Endings for owe ► B1 to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done for you: » [+ two objects] I owe Janet £10.» We still owe $1,000 on our car (= we still need to pay $1,000 before we own our car).» I owe you a drink for helping me move.» I think you owe (= should give) me an explanation/apology.→ SEE ALSO IOU(Cf. ↑IOU)Thesaurus+: ↑Borrowing, lending and debt• • • Extra Examples:» "As I recall, " he said with some irritation, "you still owe me £150."» It's just struck me that I still owe you for the concert tickets.» It'll be difficult to sort out how much each person owes.» He'd better pay me back that money he owes me soon, or else.» I owe you an apology - I'm afraid I forgot to send Amanda that report. |
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