costly
01
昂贵的, 花费大的
costing much money, often more than one is willing to pay
例子
The decision to renovate the kitchen was a costly undertaking.
决定翻新厨房是一项昂贵的工程。
Buying a house in that neighborhood would be costly due to high property prices.
由于房产价格高，在那个社区买房会很昂贵。
02
昂贵的, 痛苦的
causing significant pain or hardship
例子
The breakup was costly, leaving her heartbroken.
分手代价高昂，让她心碎。
Moving abroad was a costly decision, separating him from family.
移居国外是一个代价高昂的决定，使他与家人分离。
