Costly 对比 Expensive

在英语中何时使用每一个,包含含义、语域和例句。

Costly

前 2000(常见)C1adjective

Expensive

前 1000(非常常见)A1adjective
最常见: Expensive
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含义Expensive; needing a lot of money.Costing a lot of money.
例句Buying new furniture may prove too costly.This restaurant is too expensive for a casual dinner.
语域中性中性
常见程度前 2000(常见)前 1000(非常常见)
CEFR 等级C1A1
词性adjectiveadjective
搭配be, become, prove, extremely, fairly, very, for, in, in terms of, be, become, prove, extremely, fairly, very, for, in, in terms ofexpensive taste, expensive hobby, expensive gift
反义inexpensive, cheapcheap, affordable, inexpensive
常见错误Confused with 'cost' which refers to the price itself., Used in a context where 'valuable' would be more appropriate., Assuming it only refers to money when it can also refer to high costs in other aspects, like time.Confusing with 'costly', which has a similar but slightly different nuance., Using with a negative connotation inappropriately; 'expensive' is neutral., Incorrectly using 'expensive' in place of 'costly' in more formal contexts.
用法说明Use 'costly' to describe something that requires a lot of money, especially in a neutral or formal context. Avoid using it in very casual settings, where simpler words like 'expensive' might be preferred.Used for items that cost more than average. Avoid using for inexpensive or cheap items.

常见问题:Costly 对比 Expensive

Costly和Expensive 有什么区别?

Costly: Expensive; needing a lot of money. Expensive: Costing a lot of money.

哪个更常见:Costly和Expensive?

Expensive 在日常英语中最常见。

哪个更高级:Costly和Expensive?

Costly 级别最高,在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。

Costly和Expensive 的 CEFR 等级相同吗?

在 CEFR 量表上:Costly: C1, Expensive: A1。

Costly和Expensive 是什么词性?

Costly: adjective, Expensive: adjective.

能各给一个例子吗?

Costly: Buying new furniture may prove too costly. Expensive: This restaurant is too expensive for a casual dinner.

我可以互换使用 Costly和Expensive 吗?

不总是。Costly和Expensive 相关,有时可以互换,但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同,所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。