| 词组 | at the expense of something |
| 释义 | Idiom at the expense of somethingat the expense of (something) with the loss of something.Time is spent preparing students for state tests at the expense of other, important instruction. at the expense of1. The financial responsibility of (a particular person or group). Once I learned that the trip was at the expense of my department, I decided to go. 2. To the detriment or disadvantage of (someone). I was furious when I heard the other kids telling jokes at the expense of my little brother. at the expense of someone or somethingFig. to the detriment of someone or something; to the harm of someone or something. He had a good laugh at the expense of his brother. He took a job in a better place at the expense of a larger income. at the expense ofAlso, at one's expense. 1. Paid for by someone, as in The hotel bill for the sales force is at the expense of the company. [Mid-1600s] 2. To the detriment or injury of a person or thing, as in We can't speed up production at the expense of quality, or The laughter was all at Tom's expense. [Late 1600s] at the expense of somebody/somethingcausing damage or loss to somebody/something else: We could lower the price, but only at the expense of quality. |
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