短语
中文翻译：为了某人的利益而付出代价
同义词：
['at the expense of', "atone's own expense"]
例句：
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1. We decided to go on atrip to Paris, but we had topay for our own expenses.
我们决定去巴黎旅行，但我们得自己承担费用。
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2. Thecompany was forced to lay off employees dueto economic downturn.
由于经济衰退，公司不得不裁员。
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3. It's important to considerthe cost before making any major purchase.
在做任何重大购买之前，考虑成本是很重要的。