costly
adj. 昂貴的; 造成嚴重損失的
If you say that something is costly, you mean that it costs a lot of money, often more than you would want to pay.
Having professionally made curtains can be costly, so why not make your own?
既然找專門人員做窗簾非常貴,為什麼不自己做呢?
If you describe someone's action or mistake as costly, you mean that it results in a serious disadvantage for them, for example the loss of a large amount of money or the loss of their reputation.
Psychometric tests can save organizations from grim and costly mistakes...
心理測試能夠使組織機構避免犯下損失慘重的大錯。
This sort of scandal in international banking has been politically costly.
國際銀行業的這種醜聞一直以來都會造成極其惡劣的政治影響。
1. entailing great loss or sacrifice;
2. having a high price;
dear, expensive, costly
這些形容詞都表示物品價格"高的,昂貴的"之意。
Creating appropriate learning space does not require costly renovations.
創造適當的學習空間不需要太多費用.
Our rushing is understandable, but costly.
我們整日忙忙碌碌是可以理解的, 但也為此付出了沉重的代價.
Switch arrows and signals of semaphores and transport costly presents from one station to another.
改變動臂訊號機箭頭方向和訊號並運輸貴重的禮物從一個站到另一個站.
Vamp fabrics uses leather of high quality complete grain and costly goatskin.
鞋面面料採用高品質全顆粒皮革和奢華的山羊皮.
You have there a new lady's dress. With costly laces, too.
你這裡有一件女式新衣裙, 而且鑲有名貴的花邊.