at someone's expense
US /æt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɪkˈspɛns/
UK /æt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ɪkˈspɛns/
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由某人承擔費用, 以某人為代價
paid for by someone; causing loss or damage to someone
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The company party was held at the company's expense.
公司派對是由公司出資舉辦的。
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He made a joke at her expense, which made her feel uncomfortable.
他拿她開玩笑，讓她感到不舒服。