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Câu hỏi:
Why do we spend so much on things that give us tiny increases in comfort of ........ so many other people.
- A. at the expense
- B. at the price
- C. at all cost
- D. into the bargain
Lời giải tham khảo:
Đáp án đúng: A
Dịch nghĩa: Tại sao chúng lại dành quá nhiều cho những thứ nhỏ nhặt không đem lại cho ta mấy sự thoải mái bằng việc hi sinh thật nhiều người khác.
A. At the expense of: trả giá bằng
B. At the price of: với giá nào đó
C. At all cost: bằng mọi giá
D. Into the bargain: thêm vào, hơn so với mong đợi
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