incur
/ɪnˈkɜː/ · /ɪnˈkɝː/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6880 in the learning path
招致；产生费用或损失
Definitions
v. to experience costs or something unpleasant because of your actions
招致；产生费用或损失
Example
Late returns may incur an extra charge at this library.
在这家图书馆，逾期归还可能产生额外费用。
Businesses may incur substantial costs when replacing outdated equipment, but modern technology can improve productivity over time.
企业更换过时设备时可能产生大量费用，但现代技术能逐步提高生产效率。
Collocations
- incur costs
- incur losses
- incur debt
- incur a penalty
Usage tip
过去式 incurred，现在分词 incurring，均双写 r。
FAQ
- What does incur mean?
- to experience costs or something unpleasant because of your actions
- How is incur pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈkɜː/, US /ɪnˈkɝː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
