"go to the expense" 怎么发音
expression
GOH tuh thuh ik-SPENS
goh tuh the ek-SPENS
释义
To spend money, usually a significant amount, especially when choosing to pay for something extra or special.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ɪkˈspɛns
英式英语
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɛkspˈɛns
简化发音
美式
GOH tuh thuh ik-SPENS
英式
goh tuh the ek-SPENS
语境中听
We didn't go to the expense of buying a new car.
Before you go to the expense of repairs, get another opinion.
They didn't go to the expense of decorating the whole house.
I wouldn't go to the expense unless it's really necessary.