"go to the expense" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 花钱（做某事）
• 花费

Definition

花钱，通常指花一大笔钱，特别是在选择额外或特别的东西时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该表达较正式，多用于指花超过必要的钱或为特殊目的辩解开销。常与“值得”或“不值得”连用。一般不用在日常小支出上。

Examples

We didn't go to the expense of buying a new car.

我们没有**花钱**买新车。

Before you go to the expense of repairs, get another opinion.

在你**花钱**修理之前，再问问别人的意见。

They didn't go to the expense of decorating the whole house.

他们没有**花钱**装饰整个房子。

I wouldn't go to the expense unless it's really necessary.

除非真的有必要，否则我不会**花这个钱**。

If you're going to go to the expense, make sure it's worth it.

如果你要**花这个钱**，一定要确保值得。

No need to go to the expense—a simple gift will be enough.

不必**花大钱**——一份简单的礼物就够了。