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耗费
hàofèi
Description
"耗费"的意思是用掉很多时间、钱或者力气，常常带有"太多了"的感觉。
"耗费" means to use up a lot of time, money, or effort, often implying 'too much'.
这个词比"用"更正式，多用在书面或者认真说话的时候。
This word is more formal than "用" and is often used in writing or serious speech.
Meanings
耗费hàofèi
to consume, use up, spend (time, money, energy)
这件事耗费了我很多时间。
This matter took up a lot of my time.
耗费hàofèi
expenditure, consumption (of resources)
这样做能减少能源的耗费。
Doing this can reduce energy consumption.
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Notes
- Etymology
耗 (to use up/waste) + 费 (to spend), both meaning consuming resources.
- Nuance
more formal than 花 or 用; often implies a large or wasteful amount.
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