costly
/ˈkɒstli/ · /ˈkɔːstli/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #5040 in the learning path
昂贵的；费用高的
Definitions
adj. requiring a large amount of money
昂贵的；费用高的
adj. causing serious loss, harm or disadvantage
造成重大损失的
Example
Replacing the broken roof proved more costly than expected.
更换破损的屋顶比预想的花费更高。
Delaying investment in flood protection could prove costly for communities exposed to increasingly severe storms.
对于面临日益猛烈风暴的社区，推迟防洪投资可能会造成重大损失。
Collocations
- costly repairs
- a costly mistake
- prove costly
Word family
- cost (n.)
- cost (v.)
Synonyms
- expensive
Antonyms
- inexpensive
Usage tip
虽以-ly结尾，却是形容词；也可指损失惨重。
FAQ
- What does costly mean?
- requiring a large amount of money causing serious loss, harm or disadvantage
- How is costly pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒstli/, US /ˈkɔːstli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
