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单词 costly
释义

costly

UK /ˈkɒs(t)li/

Word Forms

adjectivecostly
comparativecostlier
superlativecostliest

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    costing a lot of money

    They have been investing in costly new equipment.

    a costly business/process/exercise:

    Changing your company’s management style can be a costly business.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for expensive
    1. 1a
      used about something that costs more money than you want to pay

      Appeals can be costly and time-consuming.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for expensive
    2. 1b
      used about something that is expensive but of very good quality

      costly silks/perfumes

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for expensive
  2. 2
    causing a lot of problems

    Dropping the ball with only seconds left to play was a costly mistake.

    Synonyms and related words

    Causing problems and disagreement

costly

US /ˈkɔs(t)li/

Word Forms

adjectivecostly
comparativecostlier
superlativecostliest

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    costing a lot of money

    They have been investing in costly new equipment.

    a costly business/process/exercise:

    Changing your company’s management style can be a costly business.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words for expensive
    1. 1a
      used about something that costs more money than you want to pay

      Appeals can be costly and time-consuming.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for expensive
    2. 1b
      used about something that is expensive but of very good quality

      costly silks/perfumes

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for expensive
  2. 2
    causing a lot of problems

    Dropping the ball with only seconds left to play was a costly mistake.

    Synonyms and related words

    Causing problems and disagreement
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