cost
/kɒst/ · /kɔːst/
CEFR level A2Topic EconomyWord #1356 in the learning path
费用；成本
Definitions
n. the money needed to buy or do something
费用；成本
v. to require a particular amount of money
价钱为；使花费
n. something valuable lost to achieve or obtain something
代价；损失
Example
The cost of our weekly groceries keeps rising.
我们每周购买食品杂货的费用不断上涨。
Improving public transport can reduce the cost of commuting and make cities more accessible.
改善公共交通可以降低通勤成本，并让城市出行更加便利。
Collocations
- the cost of living
- cover the cost
- at all costs
- cost a fortune
Word family
- costly (adj.)
- costing (n.)
Usage tip
表示花费时，过去式和过去分词均为cost。
FAQ
- What does cost mean?
- the money needed to buy or do something to require a particular amount of money something valuable lost to achieve or obtain something
- How is cost pronounced?
- UK /kɒst/, US /kɔːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
