at the expense of
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以...为代价
causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another
- His success came at the expense of his personal life, as he devoted all his time to work.
他的成功是以牺牲个人生活为代价的,因为他把所有的时间都投入到了工作中。
- She pursued her career goals relentlessly, often at the expense of her personal relationships.
她不懈地追求自己的职业目标,常常以牺牲个人关系为代价。
- The company prioritized profit margins at the expense of employee satisfaction.
公司以牺牲员工满意度为代价优先考虑利润率。
- His success came at the expense of his health, as he sacrificed sleep and exercise to meet deadlines.
他的成功是以牺牲健康为代价的,因为他牺牲了睡眠和锻炼来赶截止日期。
- The politician's popularity rose, but it came at the expense of his integrity.
这位政治家的声望上升了,但这是以牺牲他的诚信为代价的。