That one mistake has cost him dear over the years.
那一个差错使他多年来付出了沉重的代价。
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2
At any cost, dear Lord, by my road!
主啊，任何犠牲，任何路途，我都愿意。
3
That may now cost BAE dear, for Britain, accused for years of dragging its feet where corporate bribery is concerned, seems bent on making up for lost time.