expense
US /ɪkˈspens/
UK /ɪkˈspens/
1.
开销, 费用
the cost of something
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Buying a new car is a big expense.
买新车是一笔大开销。
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We need to cut down on our daily expenses.
我们需要削减日常开支。
2.
费用, 开支
money spent by a business or organization on something
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Travel expenses for employees are reimbursed.
员工的差旅费用可以报销。
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The company is trying to reduce its operating expenses.
公司正在努力降低运营费用。