cost
US /kɑːst/
UK /kɑːst/

名词
1.
成本, 费用
the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something
示例:
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The total cost of the trip was over $1000.
这次旅行的总费用超过1000美元。
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What's the cost of this new car?
这辆新车的价格是多少?
2.
代价, 牺牲
a loss or sacrifice incurred in order to achieve something
示例:
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Success often comes at a high cost.
成功往往要付出高昂的代价。
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He saved her life at the cost of his own.
他以自己的生命为代价救了她。
动词
1.
花费, 值
require the payment of (a specified sum of money) before it can be acquired or done
示例:
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This car will cost you a lot of money.
这辆车会花费你很多钱。
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How much does it cost to fly to New York?
飞往纽约要多少钱?
2.
使失去, 导致损失
result in (loss or disadvantage) to someone
示例:
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His mistake could cost him his job.
他的错误可能会让他失去工作。
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The delay will cost us valuable time.
延误会让我们损失宝贵的时间。
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