costly
US /ˈkɑːst.li/
UK /ˈkɑːst.li/
1.
mahal, berkos tinggi
costing a lot of money
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The new car was very costly.
Kereta baru itu sangat mahal.
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Building a house can be a costly endeavor.
Membina rumah boleh menjadi usaha yang mahal.
2.
mahal, merugikan
resulting in a significant loss, damage, or disadvantage
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One small mistake can lead to a costly error.
Satu kesilapan kecil boleh menyebabkan kesilapan yang mahal.
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The delay proved to be a costly decision for the company.
Kelewatan itu terbukti menjadi keputusan yang mahal bagi syarikat.