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в ущерб (чем-либо pau4icca); ценой (чего-либо; being paid for by; at the cost of, чего-л. • He equipped the expedition at his own expense; At the expense of his health he finally completed the work); в ущерб (the pursuit of profit at the expense of the environment | language courses that emphasize communication skills at the expense of literature. OAD Alexander Demidov); за счёт (in a way that harms (something or someone) Malls flourished at the expense of small stores downtown. She acquired power at the expense of friendships. He argues that the tax cut will benefit the rich at the expense of the poor. MWALD Alexander Demidov); в адрес (о шутке • He had been light on his feet in these last few weeks, cracking jokes at the expense of Republican opponents and laughing off hecklers. • I confess to a few chuckles at the expense of those middle-age guys and gals who didn't pay enough attention to the fine print in their military discharge papers and are now being called back into uniform. 4uzhoj); на счёт (making (a person) appear ridiculous); ценой жизни; на чей-л. счёт (making (a person) appear ridiculous • He told a joke at his wife's expense) |
