Como Pronunciar "at the expense of"
expression
AT thuh ik-SPENS uhv
AT thuh eks-PENS ov
Definição
If something is done at the expense of something else, it means that one thing happens or is achieved while causing harm or loss to another.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ɪkˈspɛns/ /ˈəv
Inglês Britânico
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɛkspˈɛns/ /ˈɒv
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
AT thuh ik-SPENS uhv
UK
AT thuh eks-PENS ov
Ouça em Contexto
He worked late every night at the expense of his health.
They cut costs at the expense of quality.
He always tries to win at the expense of others.
The country developed quickly, but at the expense of the environment.