To one's cost
付出代价才
🧩 词语组成解析
to
[tu,tə]
prep. 向，朝着;到;关于;属于;
adv. 朝一个方向的;到某种状态;关闭;
a. 人们的；自己的
cost
[kɔst]
n. 价钱，代价;花费，费用;牺牲;[用复数][法律]诉讼费;
vi. 价钱为，花费;估计成本;
vt. 付出代价;估价;使丧失;使付出努力;
🗣️ 情景例句
He devoted his life to promoting world peace.
他一生致力于促进世界和平。
He who lives by hope will die by hunger.
靠希望生活的人将饥饿而死。
Which would you like, a cup of tea or a glass of milk?
你想来点什么，一杯茶还是一杯牛奶？