At the expense of
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British pronunciation/at ðɪ ɛkspˈɛns ɒv/
American pronunciation/æt ðɪ ɛkspˈɛns ʌv/

"at the expense of"的定义和意义

at the expense of
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以...为代价, 牺牲...来换取

causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another
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His success came at the expense of his personal life, as he devoted all his time to work.
他的成功是以个人生活为代价,他将所有的时间都投入到了工作中。
She pursued her career goals relentlessly, often at the expense of her personal relationships.
她不懈追求职业目标,常常以人际关系为代价,牺牲个人关系来换取。
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