"go to the expense" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 花錢（做某事）
• 花費

Definition

花錢，通常指花很多錢，特別是在選擇額外或特別的事物時。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個表達比較正式，常用於超過必要支出或為特殊用途辯解時。常見用法有“值得去花費嗎？”等。日常小費用通常不用這個說法。

Examples

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

我們沒有**花錢**買新車。

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

在你**花錢**修理之前，再問其它人的意見。

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

他們沒有**花錢**裝飾整個房子。

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

除非真的需要，否則我不會**花這個錢**。

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

如果你要**花這個錢**，一定要確定值得。

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

不用**花大錢**——簡單的禮物就可以了。