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expenses
ex·pense E0285700 (ĭk-spĕns′)n.1. a. Something spent to attain a goal or accomplish a purpose: an expense of time and energy on the project.b. A loss for the sake of something gained; a sacrifice: achieved speed at the expense of accuracy.2. An expenditure of money; a cost: an improvement that was well worth the expense; a trip with all expenses paid.3. expensesa. Charges incurred by an employee in the performance of work: was reimbursed for her travel expenses.b. Informal Money allotted for payment of such charges.4. Something requiring the expenditure of money: Redecorating the house will be a considerable expense.5. Archaic The act of expending.tr.v. ex·pensed, ex·pens·ing, ex·pens·es 1. To charge with expenses.2. To write off as an expense.Idiom: at (one's) expense To one's detriment or chagrin: telling jokes at my expense. [Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, from Latin (pecūnia) expēnsa, (money) paid out, feminine past participle of expendere, to pay out; see expend.]Translationsexpend (ikˈspend) verb to use or spend (supplies etc). 消耗,花費 花费,消耗,使用或支出 exˈpenditure (-tʃə) noun the act of spending. the expenditure of money and resources; His expenditure(s) amounted to $500. 支出 支出exˈpense (-s) noun1. the spending of money etc; cost. I've gone to a lot of expense to educate you well. 消耗,花費 消耗,花费 2. a cause of spending. What an expense clothes are! 花錢的東西 费钱之物exˈpenses (-siz) noun plural money spent in carrying out a job etc. His firm paid his travelling expenses. 費用 费用exˈpensive (-siv) adjective costing a great deal. expensive clothes. 昂貴的 昂贵的at the expense of1. being paid for by; at the cost of. He equipped the expedition at his own expense; At the expense of his health he finally completed the work. 犧牲…,以...為代價 以...为牺牲,以...为代价 2. making (a person) appear ridiculous. He told a joke at his wife's expense. 愚弄某人 取笑某人,嘲弄 EncyclopediaSeeexpenseExpenses
ExpensesCosts of living or doing business. Examples of personal expenses include the mortgage payment, groceries, and gas for the car. Examples of business expenses include the cost of materials, employee salaries, and other overhead. Expenses also include unusual costs like medical bills or employee bonuses. Businesses attempt to keep costs to the lowest possible amount without sacrificing revenue. This maximizes profit. Likewise, households generally attempt (and in many cases must) keep expenses lower than household income. While business expenses are generally tax deductible, most personal expenses are not.expensesThe cost of maintaining property or generating income. ExpensesFor federal income tax purposes, expenses are divided into four categories:
Trade or business expenses,
Expenses in connection with production of income, in connection with management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income,
expenses in connection with the determination, collection, or refund of any tax, and
Personal, family, or living expenses.
Expenses in the first three categories are generally deductible in determining taxable income. Expenses in the fourth category are not deductible, except in a few cases (medical expenses, charitable contributions, etc.) in which they are specifically allowed by law. Expenses are to be distinguished from "capital expenditures," defined elsewhere in this glossary. |