at the expense of
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British pronunciation
/æt ði ɪkˈspɛns əv/

“at the expense of”的英语定义和含义

at the expense of
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以...为代价

causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another
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例子
She pursued her career goals relentlessly, often at the expense of her personal relationships.
她不懈地追求自己的职业目标,常常以牺牲个人关系为代价。
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