costly['kɔstli]
比较级:costlier   |   最高级:costliest
学习资料
[意 思]adj. 昂贵的,代价高的
[例]  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。
adj. 贵重的,宝贵的
[例]  costly jewels 贵重的珠宝
更多意思
adj.1.  花钱多的,昂贵的,价钱高的
2.  引起困难的,造成损失的
参考例句
1. | The castle will undergo extensive and costly renovations. |
| 那城堡要用巨资进行全面整修。
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2. | 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。
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3. | It would be too costly to repair the car. |
| 修理这辆汽车要花很多钱。
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4. | It must be very costly to keep up a large house like this. |
| 维护这样一幢大房屋一定得花不少钱。
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5. | She made many costly purchases. |
| 她买了许多昂贵的物品。
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