at the expense

at the expense音标是["æt ðə "spensvəst]，基本翻译是“在…的费用；以…为代价”，速记技巧是：费用、代价记前面。

at the expense 的词源是拉丁语，它的意思是“以…为代价”。这个词组在英语中表示“在牺牲…的情况下”。

变化形式：

1.过去式：expensed

2.过去分词：expensed

3.现在分词：expensing

4.复数：expenses

相关单词：

1.expense [ɪkˈspens] vt. 消耗；花费 n. 消耗；费用；代价

2.expensive [ɪkˈspensɪv] adj. 昂贵的

3.expend [ɪkˈspend] vt. 花费；消耗

4.expenditure [ˌekspəˈdɪʃtʃə(r)] n. 支出；经费；资产

5.expense account 费用帐户

6.expense ratio 费用比率

7.premium expense 额外费用

8.out of pocket expenses 自费

9.overhead expenses 间接费用

10.expense sheet 费用清单

短语：

1. at the cost of

2. at the price of

3. at the expense of

4. at the expense of sb

5. at sb"s expense

6. to the detriment of

7. at the expense of sb"s safety

例句：

1. We must make every effort to ensure that our actions do not come at the cost of others.

2. The company"s decision to cut costs at the expense of employees" wages is a highly unethical one.

3. We must not sacrifice our environment for the sake of short-term profits.

4. It is important to remember that safety should never be at the expense of convenience.

5. We must always ensure that our actions do not harm others, even if it means that we have to pay a price ourselves.

6. The company"s decision to cut corners and cut costs at the expense of quality is a recipe for disaster.

7. We must always prioritize safety and take all necessary measures to ensure that it is never compromised.

英文小作文：

At the Expense of Saving Time

Time is a valuable resource that we all need to manage effectively. Sometimes, we make decisions that seem to save time in the short term, but in reality, they come at a cost in the long run.

For example, multitasking can seem like a convenient way to get more done in a shorter period of time, but it actually reduces our focus and increases our chances of making mistakes. Similarly, skipping breaks can save us a few minutes here and there, but it can have a negative impact on our productivity and overall well-being.

On the other hand, investing in our health and well-being is always worth it in the long run. Taking care of ourselves physically and mentally allows us to be more productive and efficient, and it also contributes to our overall happiness and satisfaction with life.

So, while saving time is important, we should always consider the long-term consequences of our decisions and ensure that they are worth the cost in the end.