at the expense of

US /æt ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv/
UK /æt ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv/
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以...為代價, 犧牲...

resulting in harm or damage to (someone or something else)

:
He pursued his career at the expense of his family life.
他以犧牲家庭生活為代價追求事業。
The company increased profits at the expense of environmental regulations.
公司以犧牲環境法規為代價增加了利潤。