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单词 at the expense of
释义

at the expense of

So as to cause harm to or neglect of: the pursuit of profit at the expense of the environment...
  • Discouraging access seems to provide minimal benefits at the expense of very poor public relations.
  • Why do we spend so much on things that give us tiny increases in comfort at the expense of so many other people?
  • The strategy may have been to go for turnover growth at the expense of profit margins.

Synonyms

sacrifice, cost, loss
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