expense

英 [ɪkˈspens]

美 [ɪkˈspɛns]

n.费用; 花费的钱; 消耗; 花钱的东西

vt.向…收取费用; 把…作为开支勾销

1

He's bought a specially big TV at vast expense so that everyone can see properly.

他花大价钱买了一台特别大的电视机，这样每个人都能看清楚。

2

As a member of the International Olympic Committee her fares and hotel expenses were paid by the IOC.

作为国际奥林匹克委员会的成员，她的交通费用和酒店住宿费用都由国际奥委会支付。

3

Should architects continue to be trained for five years at public expense?

建筑师是否应该继续接受5年的公费培训呢？

4

I think he's having fun at our expense.

我想他在拿我们寻开心。

5

But skeptics worry that costs may be trimmed at the expense of the patient.

但是持怀疑态度的人担心费用的削减会以牺牲病人的利益为代价。