costs
US /kɔsts/
UK /kɒsts/
複数名詞
費用, コスト
an amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something
例:
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The production costs have increased significantly.
生産コストが大幅に増加しました。
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We need to cut down on our daily living costs.
私たちは日々の生活費を削減する必要があります。
動詞
1.
かかる, 費用がかかる
require the payment of (a specified sum of money) before it can be acquired or done
例:
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This car costs a lot of money.
この車はたくさんのお金がかかります。
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It costs me nothing to help you.
あなたを助けることは私には何もかかりません。
2.
cause (someone) to pay or lose (something)
例:
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His mistake costs him the game.
彼のミスが彼に試合を失わせた。
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Lying often costs trust.
嘘はしばしば信頼を失わせる。