costs
US /kɔsts/
UK /kɒsts/
複數名詞
成本, 費用
an amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something
範例:
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The production costs have increased significantly.
生產成本顯著增加。
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We need to cut down on our daily living costs.
我們需要削減日常開支。
動詞
1.
花費, 值
require the payment of (a specified sum of money) before it can be acquired or done
範例:
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This car costs a lot of money.
這輛車花費很多錢。
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It costs me nothing to help you.
幫助你對我來說不費吹灰之力。
2.
使失去, 導致
cause (someone) to pay or lose (something)
範例:
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His mistake costs him the game.
他的失誤讓他輸掉了比賽。
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Lying often costs trust.
說謊常常失去信任。