costly

['kɔstli]

adj. 昂贵的, 代价高的

例句与用法：

The castle will undergo extensive and costly renovations.

那城堡要用巨资进行全面整修。

The long and costly strike proved to be the last nail in the company's coffin.

长期罢工损失巨大致使该公司一蹶不振。

The costly renovation of the old college building was criticized by most teachers.

花费很大的旧校舍的修复工程受到大多数老师的批评。

The keepsake she gave me is small and not very costly.

她送我的纪念品很小而且不值钱。

Passenger ships are a costly way to travel.

坐游轮是昂贵的旅行方法。

That's as much as the output of a costly converter, thirty feet high, really wonderful!

那等于一座高30英尺造价昂贵的转炉的年产量，真了不起！

His costly mistake resulted in severe loss.

他的严重的错误导致了重大的损失。

词形变化：

形容词比较级: costlier | 形容词最高级: costliest | 名词: costliness |

详细释义：

a.

1. 贵重的, 宝贵的

costly jewels

贵重的珠宝

2. 昂贵的; 代价高的

The general's decision to invade was a costly mistake.

将军作出的入侵决定是个代价惨重的错误。

Your suggestion is feasible, though it might be rather costly.

你的建议是可行的, 但也许要付出不少代价。

3. 奢华的