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at the expense of

adv.归...付费,在损害...的情况下

以……为代价

He bought fame at the expense of his health and happiness.
他牺牲健康与幸福来换取名誉。
Aaron made a joke at the expense of Susan.
爱伦开苏珊的玩笑。
Every flatterer lives at the expense of his listener.
马屁精靠好奉承者生活。

1. 由...支付费用

He refused to travel at the expense of the company and paid for the trip himself.

他不肯由公司出钱供他旅行,而是自己付了旅费。

2. 以...为代价

She completed the work at the expense of her health.

她完成了工作,但损害了健康。