He was to pay dearly for his lack of resolve.

他将为自己缺乏决心付出高昂的代价。

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Britain was to pay dearly for its lack of resolve.

英国将为缺乏决心付出惨痛的代价。

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Politicians who try to make a difference pay dearly.

那些想做出改变的政客付出了惨重的代价。

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Guess Sony (and also the other providers) will pay dearly for ignoring the gamers wishes.

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Still, Myhrvold may have to pay dearly for locking up cash for a long time.

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No wonder it is hard to get Europeans to pay dearly for LTE services!

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