The payback period can be as short as seven years.

偿付期可以短至7年。

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But the payback is worth it.

但是回收率是值得的。

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The benefits are many, and the payback is quick.

这样做的好处很多，回报也十分快。

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He says the payback is simple.

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I don't know whether it's easier for gentlemen or not because our voices are sort of in the bass, but maybe this is payback time since ladies are always singing the melody.

我不知道是否男人更容易唱出低声部，因为我们的嗓音本来就低，不过这也可能是女士们报复的时间到了，她们总是得唱旋律。

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If the bulb is less used the payback is longer but the ROI is still good.

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