| 单词 | cost |
| 释义 | cost —cost /kɒst/ aep /kɑːst/ noun (MONEY SPENT) A2 [U] the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something: » When you buy a new computer, you usually get software included at no extra cost (= for no additional money).» For many parents, two salaries are essential to cover the cost of (= pay for) school fees.» The supermarket chain announced that it was cutting the cost (= reducing the price) of all its fresh and frozen meat.» It's difficult for most people to cope with the rising cost of (= increasing price of) healthcare.» I was able to buy the damaged goods at cost (= for only the amount of money needed to produce or get the goods, without any extra money added for profit).Thesaurus+: ↑Costs and expensescosts [plural]F0 the amount of money needed for a business or to do a particular job: » We need to cut our advertising costs.» The estimated costs of the building project are well over £1 million.Thesaurus+: ↑Costs and expensesWord partners for cost noun (MONEY SPENT)• ♯cut/♯keep down/♯lower/♯reduce the cost/costs• ♯push up/♯raise/♯increase the cost/costs• ♯bear/♯cover/♯meet/♯pay the cost• ♯escalating/♯high/♯rising/♯spiralling cost/costs• the ♯actual/♯full/♯total cost• ♯estimated/♯potential/♯projected cost/costs• ♯additional/♯extra/♯hidden cost• the cost ♯of sth/doing sth• ♯at a cost ♯of [$5,000, £2,000, etc.]Word partners for cost noun (SOMETHING LOST/GIVEN)• ♯considerable/♯enormous/♯great/♯huge cost• ♯at (a) cost• ♯at the cost ♯of sth• ♯to sb's cost• the cost ♯in sth• cost ♯to sbCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. enormous/high/huge/rising/spiralling costs» Spiralling costs have squeezed profits.-lu. actual/full/overall/total/true cost» This is a very small amount when compared with the overall cost.-lu. estimated/potential/projected cost» The latest projected cost of the building project is five million pounds.-lu. additional/extra/hidden/other cost» Enhanced safety features will incur additional costs.-lu. annual/final/initial/monthly cost» If you decide to set up your own business, you may be able to claim for the initial costs of this.-lu. average/low/marginal cost» The average cost of a home in 2002 was £150,000.–Types-lu. electricity/energy/fuel/heating costs» The drop in gas prices will have a lasting effect on electricity costs.-lu. maintenance/operating/running costs» The club had to close because the running costs were just too high.-lu. administrative/construction/distribution/production costs» This is a very ambitious project in terms of production costs.-lu. economic/legal/medical costs» Harrison was ordered to pay $2000 in legal costs.-lu. child care/food/health care/hospital/housing/motoring/travel costs» The company will pay general expenses and travel costs.-lu. borrowing/insurance/mortgage costs» Insurance costs escalated after the storm at the beginning of the year.-lu. employment/labour costs» Small businesses fear competition from eastern firms with vastly lower labour costs.–Verbs-lu. cut/hold down/keep down/lower/reduce costs» They decided to close an hour earlier in an attempt to cut costs.-lu. increase/push up/raise costs» A federal tax on jet fuel increased costs by 4.3 cents per gallon.-lu. absorb/bear/cover/meet/pay the cost» Two salaries were essential to cover the cost of the mortgage.-lu. incur costs» The company shall not be liable for any costs incurred as a result of this course of action.-lu. recoup/recover the cost» It takes a while to recoup the initial costs of starting a business.-lu. offset/share/spread the cost» We took out a small loan so that we could spread the cost over a couple of years.-lu. control/rein in costs» Staff productivity was being monitored in an effort to rein in costs.-lu. estimate/justify the cost» The product must sell well to justify the cost of advertising.-lu. costs double/escalate/go up/increase/rise/spiral» Maintenance costs have doubled during the past year.-lu. costs drop/fall/go down» Ticket costs dropped to as little as $1 for a one-way ticket from New York.–Nouns-lu. half the cost» If you shop around you could save half the cost of a new insurance policy.-lu. a fraction of the cost» This firm are selling a similar model at a fraction of the cost.-lu. cost control/cuts/cutting/reduction/savings» He was frustrated with the management's continual obsession with cost cutting.-lu. cost increase/overrun» An improved health care system will cause significant cost increases.-lu. cost base» It is essential to develop working practices with the lowest cost base.–Prepositions-lu. ata costof» 1,600 patrol cars are being equipped with cameras at a cost of $5,000 per car.-lu. the cost of sth/doing sth» This isn't a large salary when you consider the cost of child care.-lu. the cost to sb» The cost to consumers was significantly higher than anticipated.• • • Extra Examples:» Whether or not we go to Spain for our holiday depends on the cost.» Do you agree with the principle that everyone should pay something towards the cost of healthcare?» The average cost of a new house has gone up by 5 percent to £76 500.» Their estimate of the cost of the project was wildly inaccurate.» My main concern about moving to London is the cost of housing.noun [S or U] (SOMETHING LOST/GIVEN) ► B2 something that is given, needed, or lost in order to get a particular thing: » We were going to paint the house ourselves, but when we considered the cost in time and effort, we decided to get a painter to do it for us.» The driver managed not to hit the child who ran in front of his car, but only at the cost of injuring himself.» She has finally got the job she wanted, but at great personal cost (= she has had to give up other things that were important to her).» It's not worth getting into an argument with Tim, as I learned to my cost (= from my unpleasant experience of having done so).Thesaurus+: ↑Costs and expensesWord partners for cost noun (MONEY SPENT)• ♯cut/♯keep down/♯lower/♯reduce the cost/costs• ♯push up/♯raise/♯increase the cost/costs• ♯bear/♯cover/♯meet/♯pay the cost• ♯escalating/♯high/♯rising/♯spiralling cost/costs• the ♯actual/♯full/♯total cost• ♯estimated/♯potential/♯projected cost/costs• ♯additional/♯extra/♯hidden cost• the cost ♯of sth/doing sth• ♯at a cost ♯of [$5,000, £2,000, etc.]Word partners for cost noun (SOMETHING LOST/GIVEN)• ♯considerable/♯enormous/♯great/♯huge cost• ♯at (a) cost• ♯at the cost ♯of sth• ♯to sb's cost• the cost ♯in sth• cost ♯to sbCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. considerable/enormous/great/huge cost» The new road was built at enormous cost to the local farming community.-lu. horrendous/terrible cost» Despite its benefits it's a horrendous cost in terms of time and effort.–Types-lu. environmental/human/personal/political/social cost» The full human cost of the scandal is still unfolding.–Prepositions-lu. at (a ) cost (to sb)» She finally got the job she wanted, but at great personal cost.-lu. atthe costof» Literacy levels have improved, but at the cost of other subjects.-lu. to sb's cost» It's not worth arguing with Neil, as I learnt to my cost.-lu. the cost in sth» When we considered the cost in time and effort, we decided to pay someone to do the job for us.-lu. cost to sb» It was a tremendous sacrifice in terms of her time and cost to the family.–Phrases-lu. at all costs» Security during the president's visit must be maintained at all costs.-lu. at any cost» He wanted her at any cost, even if it meant giving up everything.–Verbs-lu. outweigh the cost» Most of the evidence we've seen so far suggests that the benefits outweigh the cost.• • • Extra Examples:» I didn't read the contract fully before I signed it but I'm counting the cost now.» Victory in the war was achieved at the cost of great human suffering.» He tried to fight for justice, but in the end the personal cost was too high.» She supported the refugees at great personal cost.» I discovered to my cost that he was a violent man.verb [T] (cost, cost) (DESTROY) ↑Verb Endings for cost ► B2 to cause someone to lose or destroy something valuable: » Drinking and driving costs lives (= can cause accidents in which people die).» [+ two objects] His affairs cost him his marriage (= his marriage ended because of them).Thesaurus+: ↑Damaging and spoiling , ↑Destroying and demolishing• • • Extra Examples:» Alcoholism cost me my job, my health and finally my family.» Many of the fans believe that the omission of Heacock from the team cost England the match.» Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game.» They won the war, although it cost them millions of lives.» Writing the book cost me my job and my marriage.verb [T] (MONEY) ↑Verb Endings for cost A2 (cost, cost) If something costs an amount of money, you must pay that amount to buy or do it: » "How much does this book cost?" "It costs £25."» It costs a lot to buy a house in this part of London.» [+ two objects] The trip will cost you $1,000.Thesaurus+: ↑Costs and expensesF0 (costed, costed) to calculate the future cost of something: » How carefully did you cost the materials for the new fence and gate?» Has your scheme been properly costed (out)?Thesaurus+: ↑AccountingThesaurus+: ↑Assessing and estimating value , ↑Analysing and evaluating• • • Extra Examples:» "How much will the trip cost?" "No more than £40."» Smaller cars have better mileage and so cost less to run.» The repairs to our car cost much more than we were expecting.» These shoes only cost £20.» The projected extension to the motorway near London is going to cost over £4 million. |
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