At all costs Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈkɑsts/, /ˈkɔsts
uh-T AWL KAWSTS
ˈæt/ /ˈɔːl/ /kˈɒsts
uh-T AWL KOSTS
释义
This expression means to do something no matter what difficulties, risks, or sacrifices are involved; nothing should stop you from achieving it.
用法与细微差别
Typically used in determined, urgent, or high-stakes situations. Commonly found in both spoken and formal English when expressing strong commitment or necessity. Synonymous with 'no matter what'. Be careful: often stresses doing something even if it's difficult or risky.
Spanish: a toda costaPortuguese (BR): a todo custoPortuguese (PT): a todo o custoChinese (Simplified): 不惜一切代价Chinese (Traditional): 不惜一切代價Hindi: हर कीमत परArabic: بأي ثمنBengali: যে কোনো মূল্যে - যেকোনো মূল্যেRussian: любой ценойJapanese: どんなことがあっても - 何があってもVietnamese: bằng mọi giáKorean: 무슨 수를 써서라도 - 어떤 희생을 치르더라도Turkish: ne pahasına olursa olsunUrdu: ہر قیمت پرIndonesian: dengan segala cara
例句
We must finish this project at all costs.
basic
Protect the children at all costs.
basic
He wanted to win the game at all costs.
basic
She said she'd help me at all costs, no matter what happened.
natural
They were determined to keep the secret at all costs.
natural
We need to avoid a mistake at all costs this time.
natural