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●count the ˈcost1. consider carefully what the risks or disadvantages may be before you do sth 考虑所担的风险(或可能的损失等)◆The job was attractive financially, but when I counted the cost in terms of separation from my family and friends, I decided not to take it.这份工作收入很高,可想到要以同家人和朋友分开为代价,我决定不接受。2. feel the bad effects of a mistake, an accident, etc. 尝到(错误、事故等的)苦头◆We made a big mistake when we bought that old car, and we’re still counting the cost — it breaks down almost every week!买那辆旧车大错特错,我们吃尽了苦头,那车几乎每周都坏! |