take a toll
US /teɪk ə toʊl/
UK /teɪk ə təʊl/
慣用句
悪影響を及ぼす, 損害を与える
to have a serious, bad effect on someone or something; to cause damage or suffering
例:
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The stress of the job began to take a toll on his health.
仕事のストレスが彼の健康に悪影響を及ぼし始めた。
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Years of heavy drinking eventually took a toll on his liver.
長年の大量飲酒が最終的に彼の肝臓に悪影響を及ぼした。