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at the expense of sth. [英] [æt ðə ɪkˈspens ɒv ˈsʌmθɪŋ] [美] [æt ðə ɪkˈspens ɑv ˈsʌmθɪŋ] [短语] 在损失(损坏)某事物的情况下 词频排名 17277/55435 学习人数 953 难度等级 2/10 认知比例 47.59% 例句 He attained his goal at the expense of others. 他牺牲别人来达到自己的目的。 He finished the job at the expense of his health. 他以自己的健康为代价完成了工作。 They purchased life at the expense of honour. 他们以牺牲名誉为代价换得了生命。 助记 扩展 1.付出(若干)费用;由…负担费用,归…付费(或负担) 2.使…受损害,在…受损害的情况下,以…为代价 [亦作 at someone's expense] 3.以…为牺牲
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