词汇 "at the expense of" 在中文的含义

"at the expense of" 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

at the expense of

US /æt ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv/

UK /æt ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv/

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短语

1.

以...为代价, 牺牲...

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

示例:

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He pursued his career at the expense of his family life.

他以牺牲家庭生活为代价追求事业。

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The company increased profits at the expense of environmental regulations.

公司以牺牲环境法规为代价增加了利润。

同义词:

at the cost of to the detriment of sacrificing jeopardizing undermining

在 Lingoland 学习这个单词

相关词:

expensive expense accrued expense operating expense interest expense expense account operating expense ratio