at the expense of
US /æt ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv/
UK /æt ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv/
1.
以...為代價, 犧牲...
resulting in harm or damage to (someone or something else)
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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。
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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。