costs
US /kɔsts/
UK /kɒsts/
复数名词
成本, 费用
an amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something
示例:
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The production costs have increased significantly.
生产成本显著增加。
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We need to cut down on our daily living costs.
我们需要削减日常开支。
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 costs a lot of money.
这辆车花费很多钱。
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It costs me nothing to help you.
帮助你对我来说不费吹灰之力。
2.
使失去, 导致
cause (someone) to pay or lose (something)
示例:
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His mistake costs him the game.
他的失误让他输掉了比赛。
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Lying often costs trust.
说谎常常失去信任。