It's well worth the expense.所有的花费都是值得的。

It was not a fortune but would help to cover household expenses.钱虽不多, 但可以帮着支付日常开销。

All the preparations have been made at great expense.所有的准备工作都投入巨大。

He's bought a big TV at vast expense so that everyone can see properly.他花大价钱买了一台特别大的电视机, 这样每个人都能看清楚。

At little expense, you can enter the church and take a lift up to the belfry, which affords wonderful views over the town.花很少的钱便可以进入教堂, 搭乘电梯上到钟楼, 观赏整个小镇的绝妙景致。

She travelled at her own expense to the Soviet Union.她自费去苏联旅行了一趟。

To avoid extra expense, try to decide on fittings in advance.为了避免产生额外开销, 尽量事先把要配置的家具、设备等确定下来。

The car was more of an expense than he had expected.那车的开销超出了他的预期。

Should architects continue to be trained for five years at public expense?建筑师是否应该继续接受5年的公费培训呢？

He is living at taxpayers' expense on one of Britain's grandest landed estates.他靠纳税人的钱住在英国最宏伟的一片地产上。

I think he's making a joke at our expense.我认为他是在开我们的玩笑。

Sceptics worry that costs may be trimmed at the expense of the patient.持怀疑态度的人担心费用的削减会以牺牲病人的利益为代价。

According to this study, women have made notable gains at the expense of men.根据这项研究, 女性以牺牲男性的利益为代价而获得了显著的收益。

The orchestra has more discipline now, but at the expense of spirit.那个管弦乐团现在更有纪律性了, 却丧失了灵魂。

Economic growth must not be pursued at the expense of the environment.追求经济发展不能以损害环境为代价。

Why go to the expense of buying an electric saw when you can hire one?电锯明明可以租一个, 为什么要花大价钱买呢？

It was said that he went to great expense to install a lift in the building.据说他花费巨资在楼里安装了一部电梯。

These costs are expensed through the profit-and-loss account.这些花费都被记录在盈亏账簿上。