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Cost
01
成本, 费用
an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something
Example
He compared the cost of various insurance plans.
He was unaware of the cost of the repair.
She was surprised by the low cost of the shoes.
02
成本, 代价
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
03
成本, 代价
the value or price that needs to be paid, whether in terms of money, effort, or sacrifice, to obtain something
to cost
01
花费, 价值
to require a particular amount of money
Ditransitive: to cost sb an amount of money
Example
The new smartphone costs $ 500, but it comes with advanced features.
Regular maintenance for the car typically costs around $ 100 per month.
Last year, the home renovation cost them a significant portion of their savings.
02
导致, 造成
to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision
Ditransitive: to cost sb sth
Transitive: to cost sth
Example
Ignoring safety regulations can cost lives in hazardous work environments.
The company 's decision to cut corners on quality control ultimately cost them their reputation.
Procrastination can cost you valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth.
